Black panther
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Writer's Voice
Memorable Lines:
- M'Baku: THE BLACK PANTHER LIVES!!!! (Scene 52)
- Shuri: I am the spirit of a murdered queen, the wrath of a wounded nation, I am the Black Panther! And I am here for retribution. (Scene 56)
- Namor: We will match bloodshed with bloodshed. (Scene 37)
- Namor: If you try to find us...I will kill the Princess, and then I will come to Wakanda and kill you. Do you understand? (Scene 24)
- Dr. Graham: We lost them! GODDAMN IT. (Scene 5)
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Screenplay Story Analysis
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| Story Content | Character Development | Scene Elements | Audience Engagement | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Click for Full Analysis | Tone | Overall Grade | Concept | Plot | Characters | Character Changes | Conflict | High stakes | Story forward | Emotional Impact | Dialogue | ||
| 1 - Last Chance | "Urgent" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | ||
| 2 - T'Challa's Funeral | "somber" | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 3 - UN Ambush | "Tense" | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 4 - Hostage Crisis and Diplomatic Tensions | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 5 - Deep-Sea Disaster | "intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | ||
| 6 - Talocanil Invasion at Sea | "intense" | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | ||
| 7 - Attacks and Explosions | "Tense" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 8 - Shuri and Ramonda's Conversation | "Tense" | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 9 - Grief and Rituals | "Emotional" | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | ||
| 10 - Namor Brings a Threat to Wakanda | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 11 - Tribal Council Meeting | "Serious" | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | ||
| 12 - The Vibranium Detector | "Serious" | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | ||
| 13 - Finding the Scientist | "Tense" | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 14 - Riri's Garage Raid | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | ||
| 15 - Escape from Riri's Garage | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 16 - Escape from Cambridge | "intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | ||
| 17 - Escape from Cambridge | "Intense" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 18 - High-Flying Rescue | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 19 - Bridge Battle | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 7 | ||
| 20 - Escape from Cambridge | "intense" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 21 - Okoye Loses Everything | "tense" | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| 22 - In Pursuit of Wakandans | "tense" | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 23 - Rescue Mission | "tense" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 24 - Ramonda's Ultimatum | "intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | ||
| 25 - untitled | null | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 26 - Captives and Culture | "Tense" | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
| 27 - Namor's Custody | "Tense" | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 28 - Namor's Origin Story | "Serious" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 29 - Namor's Duty | "Serious" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | ||
| 30 - Revelations in Talocan | "Hopeful" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | ||
| 31 - Infiltrating the NSA Facility | "Suspenseful" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | ||
| 32 - Retrieving the Thumb Drive | "Suspenseful" | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | ||
| 33 - Mission to Talocan | "intrigue" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 7 | ||
| 34 - Alliances and Ultimatums | "Serious" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 35 - Escape from the Talocanil Cave | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 36 - Return to Wakanda | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | ||
| 37 - Namor's Betrayal | "Tense" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 38 - Threats and Escapes | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 39 - Under Attack | "tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 40 - Attack on the Golden City | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 41 - Under Attack | "Tense" | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 42 - Namor Attacks | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 43 - Namor Attacks | "Tense" | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | ||
| 44 - Shuri's Grief | "emotional" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 45 - Mourning and Decision Making | "Somber" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | ||
| 46 - Tribal Council Meeting and Okoye's Offer | "Serious" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 47 - Shuri's Call with Ross | "serious" | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 48 - Building A Plan | "serious" | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 49 - Shuri's Revenge Plan | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 50 - The Heart-Shaped Herb | "Serious" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 51 - Revelation in the Ancestral Plane | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 52 - The Return of the Black Panther | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 53 - The Plan to Fight Namor | "serious" | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | ||
| 54 - Pre-Battle Preparations | "Serious" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 55 - The Battle with Namor | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 56 - The Black Panther vs. Namor | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | ||
| 57 - Ambush and Capture of Namor | "Intense" | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 58 - Midnight Angels Strike Back | "Tense" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 6 | ||
| 59 - The Battle For Survival | "intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 60 - The Battle for Wakanda | "Intense" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 61 - Confrontation and Yield | "tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | ||
| 62 - Val confronts Ross | "Tense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | ||
| 63 - Van Attack and Namor's Lair | "Intense" | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | ||
| 64 - Repentance and Redemption | "Reflective" | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | ||
| 65 - The Throne Challenge | "Tense" | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | ||
| 66 - Farewell and New Beginnings | "emotional" | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | ||
| 67 - Family Secrets Revealed | "Emotional" | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 8 | ||
Scene 1 - Last Chance
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
Written by
Ryan Coogler and Joe Robert Cole
Based on, Characters Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
May 8, 2021
PROLOGUE
1 INT. SHURI’S LAB - WDG - 2025 (ONE YEAR AFTER ENDGAME) 1
SHURI (20s) storms into her lab moving with frantic urgency.
LIGHT PROJECTIONS of several DOUBLE HELIX DNA MODELS are
arranged through the lab like pillars.
WDG SCIENTISTS work nervously.
SHURI
His heart rate is dropping fast.
Where are we?
WDG SCIENTIST
I’m finishing a sequence now.
SHURI
GRIOT give me the controls.
Shuri takes control of the holograms as they appear.
The Double Helix turns from GREEN to RED. The WDG Scientist
deflates.
Shuri’s eyes dart desperately over the holographic model.
SHURI (CONT’D)
GRIOT, what is the confidence rate?
GRIOT, the lab’s A.I. responds over speakers.
GRIOT (V.O.)
25%, Princess.
SHURI
Recreating the Heart-Shaped Herb is
my last chance.
GRIOT
King T’Challa’s heart rate has
fallen to 25 bpm.
WDG SCIENTIST (V.O.)
Princess... you should go be by his
side...
SHURI
EVERYONE OUT!
The WDG SCIENTISTS jump at the sudden exclamation. They file
out.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 1A.
Shuri adjusts an equation and the Helix Model turns red.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Sho!
(beat)
What’s the confidence rate?
GRIOT (V.O.)
29.1%.
SHURI
Print it.
Shuri runs over to a 3D printer, where lasers begin to build
a mature HEART SHAPED HERB SEED.
GRIOT (V.O.)
The synthetic herb will have a less
than 30% chance of effectiveness.
SHURI
I DON’T CARE!
(to herself)
Come on, come on, come on.
Tears well in Shuri’s eyes as the herb is printed. She pulls
it out and turns for the door, but stops as she sees RAMONDA
standing in the doorway... her face tear soaked.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Griot, what is my brother’s heart
rate?
Shuri waits for a response... nothing.
RAMONDA
The King...
(long beat)
Your brother is with the ancestors.
Shuri stares back at her mother, heartbroken.
Scene 2 - T'Challa's Funeral
- Overall: 7.0
- Concept: 6
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
At T’Challa’s funeral, SOPE THE SHAMAN and pours libations
over the soil. Shuri stands next to RAMONDA who is now queen
(again, THE TRIBAL ELDERS, M’BAKU, OKOYE and THE DORA look
down at the BLACK CASKET.
SOPE (SUBTITLE)
We give thanks for the gift of King
T’Challa, the Black Panther, son of
King T’Chaka.
(MORE)
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 1B.
SOPE (SUBTITLE) (CONT'D)
Grandson of King Azzuri, great
grandson of Kabba, great great
grandson of Yima, great great great
grandson of Bazwale, great great
great great grandson of Andile,
descendent of the most revered King
Bashenga, the first Black Panther.
A DISTANT DRUM AND SINGING IS HEARD.
Okoye nods at the other Dora, and they walk over to the
casket and lift it.
A2 EXT. NORTH TRIANGLE - GOLDEN CITY - WAKANDA - DAY A2
It’s a full SECOND LINE. A funeral procession of Ramonda,
Shuri, Sope, the Tribal Elders, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora
lead a SEA OF DRUMMING, DANCING WAKANDAN PEOPLE toward
Bashenga Triangle where TRADITIONAL DANCERS PERFORM.
Okoye and the Dora lead the way holding T’Challa’s casket.
Behind them Shuri and Ramonda walk holding T’Challa’s
traditional shield and helmet, respectively. A SINGER,
TALKING DRUMMERS, AND DJEMBE DRUMMERS lead the Tribal Elders
behind them. BURUNDI DRUMMERS stand on the ceilings of North
Triangle homes.
They carry the casket into...
B2 EXT. BASHENGA TRIANGLE - NORTH TRIANGLE - WAKANDA - DAY B2
The Dora pass the casket through the entryway and set it down
in front of BASHENGA’S HUT. ZAWAVARI, the new Shaman for
Wakanda and former Mining Tribe Elder, waits for the
procession to land. She ululates and performs a prayer in
Xhosa as they approach.
ZAWAVARI (SUBTITLE)
Here in front of the home of King
of Bashenga, may we honor King
T’Challa. Who united the five
tribes of Wakanda. And may Bast
watch over him as he travels to his
resting place.
Shuri and Ramonda stay in front of the casket and the Dora
fan out.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 2.
IN THE SKY the ROYAL TALON FIGHTER flies past the palace
towards Bashenga Triangle. It hovers 300ft above T’Challa’s
casket.
Shuri sees this with everyone dancing around her and
something changes in her face, she moves towards the casket
and holds it one last time.
She looks up as the casket continues to rise. The rest of the
Wakandans watch as the casket tilts into a vertical position
with the life-size panther seal giving a Wakanda Forever
salute.
The Wakandans all salute T’Challa, holding their arms to
their chests for him, one last time.
The casket enters the iris of the Royal Talon Fighter, and
the aircraft rockets off towards the Hall Of Kings where he
will be laid to rest.
The Wakandans release the salute in unison, all except Shuri,
who still holds her arms tight to her chest. Head down.
ROLL MARVEL LOGO
Under the logo we HEAR global reactions to T’Challa’s death:
“We are profoundly saddened by the shocking news of King
T’Challa’s death.” “This is a day of mourning for all
nations.” “We lost another giant.” “With his words and
actions, King T’Challa touched the world. He will never be
forgotten.” “He was not only a noble man but an inspiring
hero so we celebrate his image in all of us.”
3 EXT. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - SKYLINE - DAY - ONE YEAR LATER 3
We travel over Lake Geneva toward the United Nations as the
ROYAL TALON FIGHTER (RTF) soars into frame.
CHAIRPERSON OF UN (O.S.)
I wish to warmly welcome the
distinguished representatives and
ministers gathered here today. Your
presence is the affirmation of the
importance of the United Nations'
commitment to maintaining
international peace and security…
4 OMITTED 4
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 3.
A4 INT. HEARING ROOM - UNITED NATIONS - GENEVA - DAY A4
A packed room of FOREIGN DIGNITARIES. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE
UN speaks from his desk at the front of the room. UN USHERS
observe.
CHAIRPERSON OF UN
It is an honor for me to invite her
majesty Queen Ramonda, daughter of
Lumumba, sovereign ruler of the
Kingdom of Wakanda.
The doors open as Queen Ramonda enters flanked by Kingsguard.
U.N. USHER
She didn’t bring her normal
security detail...
5 EXT. MALI OUTREACH CENTER - NIGHT 5
A futuristic building extends cantilevered out over a river.
PARATROOPERS descend from the night sky.
A6 INT. MALI OUTREACH CENTER - NIGHT A6
Awash with light and bustling with MALI SCIENTISTS and
TECHNICIANS working hand in hand with WDG SCIENTIST to
efficiently extract WATER from underground aquifers.
THE YOUNG TECHNICIAN overseeing the security footage pauses
as the screen goes dark.
YOUNG TECHNICIAN (SUBTITLE)
I just lost visual.
THE THREE FRONT DOORS BLOWS OPEN (TWO UPSTAIRS ON ONE BELOW)
revealing 8 MERCENARIES who fan out: FIREARMS pointed at all
present. Speaking French.
MERCENARY # 1 (SUBTITLE)
Down on your stomachs right now!
The Mali Techs and WDG Scientist comply.
Scene 3 - UN Ambush
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
A tense hearing is underway. Ramonda is seated at a desk
fielding questions.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 4.
UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE
Mr. Chairperson, I believe I speak
for all of the member states when I
say, I am deeply disappointed by
Wakanda’s failure to stand by the
promises made after the blip by the
late King T’Challa. Promises to
participate in global efforts to
tackle international challenges, to
share resources, technology and
full technical cooperation
concerning vibranium.
(beat)
Promises, Mr. Chairperson, that the
Queen of Wakanda is failing to
deliver on. The United States
shares a deep concern over the lack
of Wakanda’s transparency and urges
meaningful dialogue in consultation
with key partners and Wakanda to
strengthen efforts to achieve our
commitments to international
development and security. Thank
you, Mr. Chairperson.
The Other Dignitaries nod in agreement. Ramonda looks back
silently and strongly.
CHAIRPERSON OF UN
My thanks to the Secretary of State
of the United States of America for
that statement. I now give the
floor to the Minister of Foreign
Affairs for France.
SECRETARY OF STATE OF FRANCE (SUBTITLE)
(in French)
Thank you, Mr. Chairperson, France
has information that states
vibranium has limitless potential
as a renewable energy source. And
yet Queen Ramonda has still
declined to open access to the
material through international
trade, or any of Wakanda’s
philanthropic ventures. We also
have information that vibranium can
be used to make weapons of mass
destruction. It is a substance that
does not trigger any known metal
detector. It could be smuggled. It
is a direct threat to the global
security environment and the
nonproliferation regime.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 4A.
Ramonda stares at the Frenchman.
7 INT. SAND FILTER TREATMENT FLOOR - NIGHT 7
Mercenary #2 points a gun at a MALI WATER TECH.
MERCENARY #2 (SUBTITLE)
Where are the vibranium tools?
The Young Tech points to the large security door/vault.
MERCENARY #2 (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
Who has access?
The Tech points to a FEMALE MALI TECH wearing a headscarf.
MERCENARY #2 (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
Let’s go.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 5.
The Female Mali Tech stands up. Mercenary #2 roughly pushes
her towards the vault.
8 INT. UNITED NATIONS - GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - DAY 8
The Secretary of State of France continues.
SECRETARY OF STATE OF FRANCE (SUBTITLE)
(in French)
I would like to put the question to
her majesty. “Why is there so much
secrecy around this particular
resource?” “If her nation’s
intentions really are to help other
nations, why is that help only
extended to certain groups of
people in those nations?” And “what
of our intelligence in France, in
Belgium, and in the United States,
that vibranium has properties that
can be weaponized?”
(beat)
Mr. Chairperson, Wakanda has
deliberately chosen, in a recurrent
manner, to defy our collective
security architecture. The
durability of our international
security would be at stake if we
were to overlook the potential
threat of vibranium today. Thank
you, Mr. Chairperson.
CHAIRPERSON OF UN
My thanks to the Minister of
Foreign Affairs for France. I now
give the floor to her majesty,
Queen Ramonda.
Ramonda leans into her mic.
RAMONDA
Thank you Mr. Chairperson,
Wakanda’s offerings to the global
community do not begin and end with
our nation’s most valuable
resource. It has always been our
policy to never trade vibranium
under any circumstance. Not because
of the dangerous potential of
vibranium, but because of the
dangerous potential of some of the
people in this room.
(beat)
(MORE)
Salmon Rev. (09/18/21) 5A.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
You see we have information in
Wakanda as well. You perform
civility here. But we know what you
whisper in your halls of
leadership, in your military
facilities.
(sotto voce imitation)
The King is dead. The Black Panther
is gone. They have lost their
protector. Now is our time to
strike.
Scene 4 - Hostage Crisis and Diplomatic Tensions
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
The Female Mali Tech keys into the vault triggering an
elaborate locking mechanism that opens the dark, cavernous
vault.
She then steps back, removing her scarf, tucking it behind
her back.
Merc #2 turns to the Female Tech, confused. She looks back at
him her expression now icy, her head clean shaven and smooth.
This is ANEKA of the Dora Milaje.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 6.
The unnerved Mercenaries look into the safe as someone steps
forward from darkness. It’s OKOYE, in full Dora Milaje
regalia. As she steps forward we reveal AYO and NOMBLE
flanking her.
OKOYE
PHAMBILLI!!!
On cue, both clusters of hostages trigger dome shaped SONIC
FORCEFIELDS from their KIMOYO BEADS.
THE DORA SPRING INTO ACTION. The Mercenaries unleash a HAIL
of automatic gunfire, but it is ineffective against the
DORA’S BALLETIC COMBAT MOVEMENT, vibranium weave uniforms,
and high tech spears.
Okoye and the other Dora DISPATCH THE MERCENARIES.
Nomble throws her spear up at the upper level where we reveal
ANOTHER DORA disguised as a scientist taking out another Merc
on the upper level.
Aneka pulls 2 PURPLE ENERGY DAGGERS as SHE AND AYO fight back
to back while Okoye hits Mercs with the HIGH POWERED TASER on
the back end of her spear, rendering them unconscious.
Aneka dispatches Merc #2. Okoye clocks this.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
Aneka, where is your spear?
ANEKA
The Princess gave me these to try
out. I like them better.
Okoye takes out another Merc.
OKOYE
We are Dora Milaje. Not space
cadets. Our foremothers used spears
for millennia. It will not change
under my watch.
Ayo blocks a bullet for Aneka and takes out a Merc.
AYO
I told you not to bring them.
Aneka rolls her eyes and takes down another Merc with the
daggers.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 7.
10 INT. UNITED NATIONS - GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - DAY 10
Ramonda continues.
RAMONDA
Last night there was another attack
on one of our outreach facilities.
Proof of the involvement of a
member state present today is being
uploaded to your mobile devices as
we speak.
Ramonda looks around as everyone reacts to this information.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
And as for the identity of the
attackers.
Ramonda stands. The doors of the chamber swing open,
revealing Okoye, Ayo, Aneka, and several DORA, escorting the
now conscious and handcuffed Mercenaries from Mali,
delivering them to the desk of the Frenchman. The dignitaries
and UN Staff react.
OKOYE (SUBTITLE)
(in Xhosa)
Kneel.
(to the French Minister)
Je vous on prie.
RAMONDA
Let our gracious response to this
incursion be an olive branch.
Further attempts on our resources
will be considered an act of
aggression and met with a much
steeper response.
(beat)
We mourn the loss of our King, but
don’t think for a second, that
Wakanda has lost her ability to
protect our resources. We are aware
of the ongoing efforts by some to
find Vibranium outside of Wakanda
and wish you the best of luck.
The leaders deflate. All except... the United States
Secretary of State.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 8.
11 EXT. ATLANTIC OCEAN - DAY 11
A CARGO SHIP travels in the middle of the Atlantic.
An enormous underwater mining vehicle sits on deck as a DATA
UMBILICAL CORD extends off the back into the water.
12 EXT. DEEP OCEAN - DAY - CONTINUOUS 12
We see what is connected to the umbilical cord: A LARGE
VIBRANIUM DETECTOR on treads, rolls along the ocean floor
below the ship as they move together through the water until
an INDICATOR LIGHT changes colors.
13 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - DAY 13
An advanced control system with several DEEP SEA MINING
TECHNICIANS monitoring readings.
SMITTY (50s, CIA) sits to the side, playing PUBG Mobile on
his phone, when a display reading suddenly CHIRPS, grabbing
everyone’s attention.
Excited miners gather, wide-eyed as Smitty turns to the LEAD
MINING TECHNICIAN who nods.
Getting to his feet, Smitty grabs a walkie-talkie.
SMITTY
(radioing)
Stop the ship!
14 EXT. HELICOPTER PAD - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 14
The LARGE MINING VEHICLE is missing from the deck but A GROUP
OF HEAVILY ARMED MILITARY TYPES have replaced it.
Smitty, holding two coffees watches as A CHOPPER LANDS and
JACKSON and SALAZAR, two specialized NAVAL DIVERS, disembark
followed by DR. GRAHAM (50s, CIA). Smitty casually salutes
her. She smiles and takes the coffee.
DR. GRAHAM
I thought you were retired.
SMITTY
I thought I was too.
(beat)
Said that machine had a one in a
billion chance of finding
vibranium.
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DR. GRAHAM
Less than that.
Smitty shrugs, then lets out a whistle to the Military Types
who start unloading gear.
15 EXT. DECK - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT - LATER 15
A CRANE removes a MOON POOL COVER, exposing the ocean below.
Military Types guard the umbilical cable system that extends
over the edge of the ship.
Salazar and Jackson are strapped into ATMOSPHERIC DIVING
SUITS and lowered into the ocean.
Scene 5 - Deep-Sea Disaster
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- Plot: 9
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
The moonlight barely penetrates the water as we TRACK ALONG
THE CABLES, ascending to greater and greater depths until...
We see Salazar and Jackson approaching the ocean floor...
STEAM FROM HYDROTHERMAL VENTS spewing into the water from a
distance.
We reveal the expanse of the black depth around Salazar and
Jackson. As they descend further, distant LIGHTS ON AN
UNDERWATER MINING VEHICLE reveal their destination.
SALAZAR
Approaching the floor now.
The VEHICLE has dug a large TRENCH, the VB DETECTOR (lights
on) sits close by.
The JACKSON AND SALAZAR land, sending a thick CLOUD of
sediment up into the water.
SALAZAR (CONT’D)
We’ve touched down.
17 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 17
Dr. Graham sits in front of a bank of monitors showing deep
ocean camera footage from the ocean bed as well as body-
mounted cameras on Salazar and Jackson. Smitty watches over
her shoulder.
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DR. GRAHAM
You shouldn’t be too far from the
spot.
SALAZAR (O.S.)
Yeah, we see it.
18 INT. OCEAN FLOOR - NIGHT 18
Salazar and Jackson step off the submersible, surveying the
landscape, then travel along the ocean floor.
The divers approach the back of the enormous mining rig. As
they come around to the front, THE METAL DIGGING MECHANISM is
revealed.
It’s completely DESTROYED, bent back on itself like scrap
metal. Then, as they near the trench, Salazar and Jackson’s
eyes grow wide.
We reveal a large mining trench where the machine met its
fate... a SMALL VEIN of a METAL.
DR. GRAHAM (O.S.)
Salazar, report.
SALAZAR
Yeah. It’s astonishing. The drill
seems to have made contact with a
metallic substance.
19 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 19
Dr. Graham reacts to this, her poker face giving slight way
to excitement. Smitty sees this and beams.
SMITTY
I’ll be. Vibranium in the ocean.
DR. GRAHAM
Nicely done. Let’s get the detector
out of there. It’s the only one
we’ve got.
20 INT. OCEAN FLOOR - NIGHT 20
Salazar turns.
SALAZAR
Copy that.
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Salazar moves back for the submersible when suddenly THE
MINING LIGHTS GO OUT, ONE AFTER ANOTHER.
21 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 21
Dr. Graham watches as the monitor images from the underwater
camera feeds go dark at the loss of light.
DR. GRAHAM
Salazar, Jackson, I’ve lost
visual...
SALAZAR (O.S.)
All the lights went out down here.
22 INT. OCEAN FLOOR - NIGHT 22
Salazar and Jackson still have their SUIT MOUNTED LIGHTS,
granting them enough visibility to continue.
JACKSON
But we’re still good.
Then, something catches Salazar’s eye.
SALAZAR’S POV
In the distance, a BIOLUMENESCANT ANIMAL floats toward them
rhythmically.
SALAZAR
Jackson, do you see this?
23 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 23
Dr. Graham glances at the display showing the DIVERS’ VITALS.
Salazar’s heart rate is slowly rising.
DR. GRAHAM
Salazar, what is your visual?
24 EXT. BOAT DECK - NIGHT 24
One of the Military Men notices something in the water: a
BLUE-SKINNED WOMAN (20s) treading water with her eyes trained
on the boat.
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25 INT. OCEAN FLOOR - NIGHT 25
Salazar, still focused on the Squid, about 50 feet away now.
SALAZAR
(whispering)
Jackson. Tell me you’re seeing
this.
Jackson approaches behind her, looking on, speechless, until
WOOSH, he’s snatched into the DARKNESS by an unseen FIGURE.
Salazar awaits an answer, her eyes still on the creature.
SALAZAR (CONT’D)
(whispering)
Jackson?
Salazar turns to find nothing left of him but an umbilical.
DR. GRAHAM (O.S.)
Salazar, we just lost Jackson’s
vitals. Can you see him?
SALAZAR
H-He’s gone.
26 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 26
Dr. Graham and Smitty watch the monitors, dread setting in.
DR. GRAHAM
What do you mean he’s gone?
27 INT. OCEAN FLOOR - NIGHT 27
Salazar stares at Jackson’s severed umbilical with horror
while the SQUID comes within arm’s reach.
She slowly spins and we see the squid EXPANDING.
DR. GRAHAM (O.S.)
Rita! Do you copy?! What is going
on down there?
Rita’s eyes fix on something terrifying before she lets out
the beginning of a SCREAM that is cut off.
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28 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 28
Salazar’s vitals flatline. Dr. Graham and Smitty stare at the
screen in shock... for a long beat... then.
DR. GRAHAM
We lost them! GODDAMN IT.
Dr. Graham turns to Smitty as...
MILITARY MAN (O.S.)
(over radio)
Smitty, we got a situation out
here.
Scene 6 - Talocanil Invasion at Sea
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- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
Military Man #1 taps Military Man #2 and motions for him to
peer over the deck at the waves below.
More Military Men come from the other side of the ship to see
and peering over, watch...
30 EXT. OCEAN’S SURFACE - NIGHT 30
The SWIMMING WOMAN... now joined by NINE OTHER TALOCANIL
WOMEN AND MEN, all staring at the ship.
Some start to “sing” a guttural sound... like a cross between
a human and a whale. Others play OCARINAS.
It’s haunting, otherworldly, but beautiful.
31 EXT. BOAT DECK - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 31
The men become TRANSFIXED by the SOUND, their facial muscles
going slack and they begin to walk toward the edge and JUMP
OFF!
32 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT 32
Smitty turns to Dr. Graham as we hear the “singing” faintly
through the walls.
DR. GRAHAM
You hear that?
He nods.
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SMITTY
(into radio)
West you got a visual on what’s
making that sound?
(beat)
West do you copy, over?
Dr. Graham unholsters her PISTOL. Smitty produces his own
PISTOL and cocks it. Smitty looks at the surveillance
monitors where he sees his SOLDIERS LEAPING INTO THE OCEAN.
Disbelief sweeps across Smitty’s face. He opens the door and
HEARS the singing loudly. Immediately covering his ears, he
ducks back inside.
SMITTY (CONT’D)
It’s some sort of sonic attack.
DR. GRAHAM
Shit.
Dr. Graham whips out her radio, speaking into it.
DR. GRAHAM (CONT’D)
We’re under attack. Keep your
headphones on, fire up the chopper
and call a strike team immediately.
It’s the Wakandans... it has to be.
A33 INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS A33
The HELICOPTER PILOT listens over the radio.
HELICOPTER PILOT
Copy.
(to himself)
Wakandans?
He starts the helicopter. Then unholsters his pistol and
cocks it.
B33 OMITTED B33
C33 INT. CONTROL ROOM - CARGO SHIP - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS C33
Graham digs around in her POUCH as Smitty watches MORE MEN
JUMPING OFF on the surveillance feed.
Dr. Graham produces a case of earplugs.
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Dr. Graham looks at Smitty as he stuffs an earplug in. She
cocks her pistol. He opens the door and they head out onto...
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33 EXT. BOAT DECK - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 33
Smitty and Dr. Graham crouch-walk toward a ladder leading to
the helicopter deck with the SINGING muffled by their
earplugs.
They climb up the ladder and land on...
A34 EXT. UPPER BOAT DECK - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS A34
Smitty jumps from the ladder first, Dr. Graham lands behind.
Then, they spot the Lead Mining Technician walking towards
the edge. Smitty slows down while Dr. Graham heads for the
stairs.
SMITTY
Henderson!!!
The man doesn’t react, preparing to jump.
DR. GRAHAM
Come on!
Smitty ignores her, lifts his pistol and FIRES into the air.
The lead technician startles at the sound, snapping out of
his trance.
34 EXT. OCEAN’S SURFACE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 34
The Sirens stop singing at the gunshot and vanish underwater.
We see fast SWIMMERS pass by them, headed toward the surface.
35 EXT. UPPER BOAT DECK - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 35
As the singing stops, the lead mining technician turns,
noticing Smitty.
LEAD MINING TECHNICIAN
Smitty... what’s going on?
SMITTY
Get off the edge!
The mining tech realizes where he is and nods, confused.
Smitty grins just as SOMETHING YANKS THE LEAD MINING
TECHNICIAN OFF the boat.
SMITTY (CONT’D)
Henderson!!
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Smitty trains his weapon as he is hit by a SPEAR and impaled
on the wall.
Dying he looks up to see ATTUMA, a massive MALE TALOCANIL
(blue skinned humanoid) WARRIOR, pulls himself up onto the
boat deck.
Dr. Graham looks back in terror as Attuma approaches and
Smitty dies. Attuma pulls his spear out and Dr. Graham fires
shots at him. Attuma Turns towards her as more TALOCANIL
WARRIORS scale the boat and land on the deck.
She starts for the stairs leading to the Helicopter Pad, but
a SECOND TALOCANIL WARRIOR pulls onto it, cutting her off.
She heads for a CATWALK that runs the length of the HELIPAD.
A36 EXT. CATWALK - NIGHT A36
Dr. Graham runs for her life, ducking underneath scaffolding
before running up stairs and emerging onto...
36 EXT. HELICOPTER PAD - NIGHT 36
Dr. Graham sprints towards the helicopter as TALOCANIL
WARRIORS close in from each side of the helipad. She fires
shots at the closest ones, slowing them down. The Helicopter
Pilot fires at Talocanil striking one.
Dr. Graham gets in, SLAMMING THE DOOR before a Talocanil
PUNCHES the WINDOW.
37 INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 37
Graham UNLOADS HER CLIP into the Talocanil forcing him to let
go as another TALOCANIL WARRIOR approaches the chopper from
behind.
The Helicopter Pilot frantically guides the helicopter up.
38 EXT. BOAT DECK - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 38
The helicopter rises causing the second Talocanil to fall
off.
39 EXT. OCEAN'S SURFACE - NIGHT 39
The sirens breach again and start to SING a new melody...
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Scene 7 - Attacks and Explosions
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- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
The Talocanil watch the helicopter grow smaller.
Then... they part ways and kneel.
Human Feet with WINGED ANKLES land on the boat and walk down
the aisle of Talocanil. We boom up to reveal the muscular back
of NAMOR.
41 INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 41
Dr. Graham pulls out her SAT phone and dials.
DR. GRAHAM
Where’s that strike team? Colonel
Smith’s dead... They killed
everybody. It’s all going to be...
BLAM! The chopper JERKS like it slammed on the brakes,
knocking the phone from Dr. Graham’s hand.
The Helicopter Pilot looks at the controls and sees the speed
is at 0 MPH, then out the window where she isn’t MOVING but is
still HOVERING.
42 EXT. NIGHT SKY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 42
The helicopter, frozen in midair. Namor holding stabilizer.
43 INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 43
The Helicopter pilot tries to accelerate... nothing.
DR. GRAHAM
No. No!
Another ALERT SOUNDS as the chopper begins descending!
44 EXT. NIGHT SKY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 44
The helicopter hurdles towards the ocean’s surface as...
45 EXT. OCEAN'S SURFACE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 45
The chopper is engulfed by waves and pulled to the deep below.
Then, BOOM! The ship EXPLODES and begins to gradually sink.
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A46 INT. RTF - MORNING A46*
Ramonda sits in the RTF as a newscaster discusses the events *
at the UN. *
NEWSCASTER *
(O.C.) *
Queen Ramonda of the nation of *
Wakanda gave an electrifying speech *
at the UN yesterday, decrying *
repeated attempts by mercenaries to *
steal vibranium from Wakandan *
outreach centers, including the *
latest attack in Mali. The Queen *
released evidence proving the *
attackers had been hired by the *
French government, causing an *
uproar in the international *
community. Queen Ramonda had thus *
far taken a conciliatory stance *
towards other world powers since *
her ascension to the throne six *
years ago, after King T’Challa *
disappeared during the Blip. *
Although King T’Challa returned 5 *
years later, along with half the *
world’s population, Queen Ramonda *
remained in power through King *
T’Challa’s death one year ago *
today. Many believe that Princess *
Shuri is next in line for the *
throne. *
As Ramonda considers this, Okoye flies the RTF. *
OKOYE *
My Queen, we are home. *
They approach the holographic barrier that surrounds the *
Golden City. *
OKOYE (CONT’D) *
We are approaching the river *
border. *
The barrier retracts. *
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Scene 8 - Shuri and Ramonda's Conversation
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- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 10
- Dialogue: 9
Bustling with WDG SCIENTISTS and TECHNOLOGISTS working away
as at the center of it all SHURI studies projections of TWO
HIGH-TECH HELMETED BATTLE SUITS, making slight adjustments on
a Wakandan computer.
GRIOT
Princess...
SHURI
Give me one second... I’m in the
middle of something.
The scientists and technologists cut looks as...
GRIOT
I know, but you told me to...
SHURI
Griot, I am actively ignoring you.
RAMONDA
Shuri.
Shuri snaps around to find Ramonda waiting.
SHURI
Mother.
GRIOT
I was trying to tell you, the Queen
has just let herself in.
SHURI
Griot, shut down.
GRIOT
Shutting down.
THE SOUND OF GRIOT SHUTTING DOWN echos across the room.
RAMONDA
That thing unnerves me. I feel like
one day artificial intelligence is
going to kill us all.
SHURI
My A.I. isn’t like the movies,
mother. It does exactly what I tell
it to do.
RAMONDA
Ah. If only children were the same.
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Ramonda looks around the room.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Everyone seems to be working
diligently.
SHURI
There could be any number of
unknown threats on the horizon.
They are creating solutions.
RAMONDA
(per suits)
What are these?
SHURI
Space suits for the Dora Milaje in
case Thanos wasn’t just an aberration.
But as always Okoye had some notes.
RAMONDA
What were her notes?
SHURI
She hated them.
Ramonda smiles.
RAMONDA
What about recreating the Heart-
Shaped Herb?
Suddenly, all the scientists turn and look.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
(reading the room)
Have you made any progress on that?
WDG LAB TECH
Princess, maybe we should be
going...
The scientist start to head out.
SHURI
Maybe you should continue those
calculations.
They all return to work in silence as Shuri looks at Ramonda,
raw. She’s touched the third rail.
SHURI (CONT’D)
We don’t need the herb. We need new
technology.
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RAMONDA
What of the Black Panther? The
mantle -
SHURI
The mantle is a relic, mother. I
wasn’t trying to save the Black
Panther with the herb, I was trying
to save my brother... and I failed.
Ramonda studies Shuri closely.
RAMONDA
Do you know what day it is?
SHURI
Tuesday.
Ramonda looks at her.
RAMONDA
The date, child.
Shuri thinks on this. And it hits her.
SHURI
Brother’s passing.
RAMONDA
It has been a year.
This hits Shuri very hard. She turns her back to Ramonda who
tries to embrace her, but Shuri steps away.
Ramonda thinks for a beat while Shuri gathers herself.
SHURI
Do you have anything planned?
RAMONDA
Yes. It involves you taking your
mother for a drive.
SHURI
Right now?
RAMONDA
Yes. And you can leave your kimoyo
beads here. You won’t need them
where we’re going.
Shuri reluctantly takes them off and sets them on the table.
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RAMONDA (CONT’D)
The other ones too, Shuri.
Shuri sighs, then pulls hidden kimoyo beads that look like
earrings from her hers.
SHURI
Ok Mother, where to?
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RAMONDA
You’ll see.
47 EXT. WAKANDA - DUSK - SERIES OF SHOTS 47
Shuri pilots her HOVERCRAFT with Ramonda in tow. We see
LITTLE RIVERTOWN and the natural wonders of the GOLDEN CITY
OUTSKIRTS as they head toward the Wakandan Bush.
48 OMITTED 48
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 22.
Scene 9 - Grief and Rituals
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- Concept: 8
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 10
- Dialogue: 9
Shuri scoops water from a river while Ramonda tends to a
fire. A makeshift shelter sits behind them.
RAMONDA
In the River Tribe, we have a
ritual to honor our connection to
those that have passed on.
SHURI
There is a ritual for everything
here. Somebody has died, you have
to do the ritual. My neighbor hates
me, oh just do ritual. I can’t find
a boyfriend... don’t worry there’s
a ritual for that.
RAMONDA
After your father died. I performed
this ritual, with T’Challa by my
side, and Nakia.
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SHURI
Ugh. Don’t mention her name. I know
she hated being here, but that is
no excuse for missing his funeral.
Shuri hands a gourd to Ramonda and looks deep into the flame.
RAMONDA
If rituals are pointless to you,
why does it bother you that she
wasn’t there that day? What is a
funeral if not a ritual?
SHURI
Because that was my brothers’ day.
And for some stupid reason rituals
mattered to him. I don’t have time
for this, Mother. I need to get
back to my lab.
Suddenly, they hear a stirring in the bush. They observe as a
MOTHER ELEPHANT emerges from the brush with her TWO BABIES.
Dangerous and majestic, she gently ambles over to the
riverbank with her young in tow.
The Mother Elephant sprays water from the river onto her
young, bathing them and herself underneath the moonlit night.
Ramonda and Shuri observe this quiet, almost spiritual
moment.
RAMONDA
You need to sit here with me, and
with yourself. It’s the only way
you are going to heal from the
wound T’Challa’s death caused.
SHURI
I have healed.
(beat)
I wake up every day, and I work on
things for Wakanda’s future. Even
though my brother is gone.
(alt)
I’m not like I was before. I’m
moving forward, even though my
brother is gone.
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RAMONDA
T’Challa is dead. But that doesn’t
mean he is gone. When Thanos took
you and your brother from me, I had
to lead a wounded nation and a
broken world. But I still took time
in the bush. I wandered until I
found water and I sat, then I did
this ritual that I am about to show
you now. I found your brother in
the breeze. Pushing me gently, but
firm, like his hand on my shoulder.
And I found you in the chirp of the
sunbirds. It took some time, but
you both were there.
SHURI
But that wasn’t us, mother. In the
snap, everything that we were,
ceased to exist. Our presence was a
construct of your mind. Brought on
so you could experience comfort, or
joy.
RAMONDA
And what construct does your mind
create when you think of your
brother?
(beat)
Do they offer you comfort? Or
torment?
Shuri thinks on this, moved by her mother’s question. Ramonda
stands up.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Come, child.
She leads Shuri back to the fire. She goes to her knapsack
and pulls out a pile of white garments. Shuri stares,
affronted. Ramonda hands a garment to Shuri.
SHURI
How did you get these?
RAMONDA
What does it matter?
SHURI
These are my clothes. How do they
figure into your ritual?
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RAMONDA
Burning the funeral garments marks *
the end of the mourning period.
Ramonda casts her clothes into the fire.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
And the beginning of a new
relationship with our loved ones
that have passed on.
SHURI
I was wearing those clothes, the
last time I held him, mother.
(turns, resolute)
I cannot burn them.
RAMONDA
Shuri...
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 25.
Shuri stares off. *
SHURI *
It’s not torment I feel. It’s rage. *
My brother, who saved me, saved *
Wakanda, saved the world. He showed *
kindness and grace, even to his *
enemies. And for what? For the love *
of his life to run off and never *
come back? For some illness to take *
him before he was old enough to *
grow gray hair? An illness. Not *
even an enemy in combat. *
RAMONDA *
And that would have been better? *
SHURI *
Yes! Because then I could take my *
revenge! I don’t want to sit with *
you and think of my brother, *
because I fear it won’t be clothes *
I will want to burn, it will be the *
world and everyone in it. *
Ramonda looks at Shuri with compassion. *
Scene 10 - Namor Brings a Threat to Wakanda
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Shuri, there is something I have to *
tell you about your brother- *
But then, something in the water startles the Mother Elephant
who rears back and SHRIEKS LOUDLY. She and her children RUN
in the opposite direction as...
Shuri and Ramonda perk up. Ramonda stands and walks down
toward the river where the WATER STIRS.
SHURI
Mother! What are you doing?
Shuri runs to Ramonda’s side just as A MAN’S head breaches
the surface of the river and NAMOR rises up, flying over the
surface of the water toward Ramonda and Shuri. He carries a
CONCH SHELL, his winged ankles on full display.
SHURI (CONT’D)
This better not be a part of the
ritual...
RAMONDA
It’s not.
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Shuri and Ramonda assume battle stances, traditional spears
extended.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Stop! Right there! Who are you?!
And how did you get in here?! Speak
trespasser!
Namor smiles and holds his hands up. He looks at Shuri almost
as if they have met before.
NAMOR
I mean you both no harm. This place
is amazing. The air is pristine.
Not a trace of pollution.
(looks back at the water)
And the water...
(beat)
My mother told stories of a place
like this. A protected land with
people that never had to leave,
never had to change who they were.
What reason did you have, to reveal
your secret to the world?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 26.
Ramonda points her spear venomously now.
RAMONDA
I am not a woman who enjoys
repeating herself. Who are you?
NAMOR
I have many names.
RAMONDA
Which one did your mother give you?
Namor smiles at her bluntness.
NAMOR
She named me Ch’ah Toh Almehen,
citizens of my realm call me
Ku’Kul’Kan, and my enemies call me
Namor.
SHURI
What kind of name is Namor-
RAMONDA
Hush, child.
(to Namor)
Why are you here?
NAMOR
We have a problem. The American
military detected Vibranium
embedded beneath my nation’s
domain. I was able to stop them
from mining it, but I need
Wakanda’s help to prevent it from
happening again.
RAMONDA
Vibranium exists only here, in
Wakanda.
Namor offers the queen a questioning glance in response as
Shuri looks closely at Namor’s adornments.
SHURI
Mother, he’s covered in it.
Ramonda observes Namor’s VB necklace and earrings.
RAMONDA
Where are you from?
NAMOR
The oceans.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 26A.
Shuri jumps in.
SHURI
And the Americans detected it
there? How? Detecting vibranium is
practical impossible.
Namor turns to Shuri.
NAMOR
They used a machine that we
confiscated. Did you help them
build it?
SHURI
Of course not.
NAMOR
We have information that the
machine was designed by an American
scientist. But we could not find
any record on their identity. I
would prefer to deal with the
scientist as opposed to waging war
on the entire nation.
(beat)
I imagine Wakanda has more diverse
methods of gathering intelligence,
and could find the identity of the
scientist, and bring them to me.
RAMONDA
Why should we help you?
NAMOR
Your former King exposed the power
of vibranium to the world. In
response other nations have begun
scouring the planet for it. We do
not wish to be exposed, but your
choices have compromised us. It is
only fair that you help resolve our
dilemma.
RAMONDA
You don’t sneak into our country
and tell me what is fair. Wakanda
will look into it if we deem it
necessary.
Namor smiles at this.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 27.
NAMOR
I have more soldiers than this land
has blades of grass. But my only
desire is that my people remain
hidden from the world. I hope you
can understand my urgency, because
I would hate to come back under
different circumstances.
(beat)
There is a beautiful island off the
coast of Madagascar: Nosy Nato. Do
you know it?
RAMONDA
I do.
Namor places the conch on the ground.
NAMOR
When you have the scientist, blow
into this and place it in the ocean
on the north beach. I’ll be there
shortly afterwards.
Namor turns to head back into the river as Ramonda and Shuri
sit with his threat for a moment. He peers back.
NAMOR (CONT’D)
And please for your sake, don’t
mention anything about me to anyone
outside of Wakanda.
Namor eyes Shuri slyly.
NAMOR (CONT’D)
Princess.
Namor dives back into the river, DISAPPEARING BENEATH THE WATER.
Shaken, Ramonda and Shuri share looks.
SHURI
Did you see those things on his
ankles?
RAMONDA
(impatient)
Come on, Shuri.
Shuri reluctantly starts back for the shelter with Ramonda
only to freeze as sitting by their fire, dripping with water
is the... LARGE VB DETECTOR from the cargo ship. Ramonda and
Shuri gape at it.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 28.
Scene 11 - Tribal Council Meeting
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 10
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 9
We must convene the council.
50 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - DAY - CONTINUOUS 50
M’BAKU, flanked by FOUR JABARI WARRIORS, marches in with a
leisurely swagger, chomping a PURPLE BROCCOLI STALK.
Ramonda, Okoye, Ayo, Aneka and the TRIBAL ELDERS (RIVER TRIBE
ELDER, MERCHANT TRIBE ELDER, BORDER TRIBE ELDER, and the
MINING TRIBE ELDER) are all gathered around in a circle.
The DORA MILAJE are flanked out across the room in their
traditional spots. THREE NAVAL OFFICERS are here as well,
contrite.
Everyone gives wary looks as M’Baku enters, prepared for his
antics. He doesn’t disappoint.
M’BAKU
So our river border has been
breached? I once more offer the
support of my Jabari Hell-
screamers. If my soldiers were
present this... fish man would be
bound before us as we speak.
OKOYE
If you’re soldiers were present
they’d still be choking on their
furry costumes.
RAMONDA
Show some respect you two.
M’BAKU
Respect? They allowed an outsider
to walk directly up to our Queen.
What good is Wakanda if we cannot
protect our borders? These men
should not show their faces.
(to River Tribe Elder)
Why are they guarding the river
anyway? Because they did well in
swimming school?
M’Baku points to M’BELE, one of his accompanying warriors.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Take M’Bele there. He swims with
the gracefulness of a cinder block,
but he would die before he allowed
a fish man to swim up to our Queen.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 28A.
RAMONDA
M’Baku, if you are done with your
lecture, I would like to discuss
the matter at hand.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 29.
OKOYE
There is no aerial surveillance
footage of him.
NAVAL OFFICER
And nothing on radar as well.
The elders look at the officer like he is out of his mind.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
So he swam underwater for 60 miles.
RAMONDA
And claims to command a massive
army.
MERCHANT TRIBE ELDER
He wants us to deliver one American
scientist? So he can kill them.
RAMONDA
He didn’t explicitly state that,
but I believe that is his
intention.
MINING TRIBE ELDER
So do it.
(off the council’s
reactions)
We have never faced an enemy with
access to Vibranium before, and we
have no Black Panther to protect
us.
M’BAKU
Because this wise council allowed
Killmonger to take the throne and
burn up all of your precious Heart-
Shaped Herb.
Ramonda ponders this.
RAMONDA
What would you have us do?
M’BAKU
We find the fish man and kill him.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Who is being foolish now? You would
have us make war with a man we know
nothing about. At least we have
intelligence on the Americans.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 30.
The room sits with this.
M’BAKU
If we do what he wants now what’s
to prevent him from coming back and
asking for more?
Ramonda considers.
Scene 12 - The Vibranium Detector
- Overall: 7.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 7
Shuri has the VB DETECTOR in pieces like a mechanic, STUDYING
its parts with deep fascination as Ramonda and Okoye walk in.
Okoye observes a hologram of the MIDNIGHT ANGELS prototypes.
Shuri clocks this.
OKOYE
Princess, is it just me, or did
these things get uglier?
Shuri rolls her eyes.
SHURI
It’s you. I haven’t touched them
since the last time you saw them.
Ramonda studies the vibranium detector.
RAMONDA
So, does it work?
SHURI
Yes, I’m still not sure how they
did it though. It can detect the
altered frequency of vibranium
through water, stone, even heavy
metals.
(beat)
Whoever built this is brilliant.
RAMONDA
Brilliant, like you?
SHURI
Of course not. But it’s strange -
the parts are mismatched. Some are
custom, others look like they
pulled it from a junkyard.
RAMONDA
Have you ever tried to make one
here?
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 30A.
SHURI
Vibranium is all around us. We have
never needed anything like this.
Necessity breeds invention.
Okoye ponders this.
OKOYE
I can’t believe it exists outside
of Wakanda. How is that possible?
SHURI
Perhaps the meteorite that struck
the continent, broke apart as it
entered the earth’s atmosphere. The
planet is mostly covered by water.
It’s reasonable that some landed
there.
RAMONDA
This changes everything we know.
OKOYE
The Great Mound. All of the legends
and fables. Those stories are
seared in my mind.
SHURI
That sounds very painful.
Okoye ignores her.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 31.
OKOYE
(to Ramonda)
So we must find this scientist
after all.
Shuri goes back to studying the detector as Ramonda and Okoye
start for the door.
RAMONDA
Do the War Dogs have any leads?
OKOYE
Nothing.
(beat)
I have an idea, but I’m going to
need the Princess.
(alt)
No, but I have an idea. I’m going
to need the Princess. I have to
deal with that churlish little
American. She’s good at that.
RAMONDA
Out of the question. She is in no
state to be in the field.
OKOYE
My Queen, with all due respect. It
would do her some good to get out.
She has been isolated in this lab
since it happened. May be just what
May be just what she needs.
(beat)
Besides, I can handle an American
assignment with my eyes closed.
RAMONDA
It is not the Americans that I am
worried about.
(unnerved)
This Namor... he snuck past our
defenses.
OKOYE
It won’t happen again.
RAMONDA
He wasn’t alone.
Okoye thinks on this.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 31A.
OKOYE
He wants the scientist. And he
needs us to be able to do it.
She’ll be with me. In and out.
(MORE)
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 32.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
(beat)
I would die before I let something
happen to her.
Ramonda ponders this, and looks to Shuri.
SHURI
So when do we leave to see my
favorite colonizer?
52 EXT. ROSS' HOUSE - VIRGINIA - EARLY MORNING 52
EVERETT ROSS exits wearing running gear and begins to jog.
A52 EXT. VIRGINIA WOODS - EARLY MORNING A52
Ross runs through a thick wooded area. After some distance,
he notices a FLYING BUG and bats at it.
The bug comes at him again and Ross steps back. The bug
mimics him. Ross looks closely, discovering it’s a WINGED
KIMOYO BEAD DRONE. Ross eyes around, realizing he’s being
summoned. The drone flies off and he follows.
Scene 13 - Finding the Scientist
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 8
Ross follows the Kimoyo Bead Drone into a clearing where
Okoye and Shuri are waiting. Shuri catches the bead and
places it on her Kimoyo Bracelet.
ROSS
You didn’t think to call?
OKOYE
Why would I have your number?
(beat)
We’re looking for the scientist who
built a vibranium detector.
Ross eyes her, deadpan.
ROSS
So that was you guys in the
Atlantic?
(off blank looks)
Mining ship? Lots of casualties?
Shuri and Okoye share a glance.
OKOYE
What happened?
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 33.
ROSS
Joint operation with us and the
SEALS. Whole cargo ship, 40 of
their top guys, and two of our best
officers...
(snaps fingers)
Gone. Just like that. Throw in the
fact that they were tracking
vibranium and...
OKOYE
I can assure you Wakanda had
nothing to do with this.
ROSS
Then who was it?
Ross eyes Okoye, unconvinced. Okoye stares back silently.
ROSS (CONT’D)
See the way this is supposed to
work is, I give you information,
and you reciprocate.
SHURI
For our own safety, we can’t tell
you. But it’s imperative that we
get to this scientist before
anything else happens.
(beat)
I wouldn’t be here otherwise.
(off Ross’ hesitancy)
You owe me. You owe my brother.
Ross relents.
ROSS
You know there are officers who
have been sentenced to death for
less than I’m about to give you.
And we’ve got a new director...
she’s watching me like a hawk.
OKOYE *
We will be very, very careful. *
ROSS *
Not just careful, you gotta be *
fast. The US needs another machine *
and this kid is the only one who *
knows how to make one. So, they’re *
coming for her. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 33A.
SHURI *
Kid? *
OKOYE *
We’ll be discreet. *
SHURI *
I bet the scientist is working for *
DARPA. *
ROSS *
It’s not DARPA. *
SHURI *
Roxxon then? *
ROSS *
Nope. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 34.
SHURI *
Project P.E.G.A.S.U.S.? *
ROSS *
You’re way off. It wasn’t a *
government contract. *
SHURI *
(at a loss) *
Where then...? *
AA53 EXT. DOWNTOWN BOSTON, MA - SKYLINE - DAY AA53
Cambridge, MA. Home to Harvard University and MIT.
A53 EXT. MIT CAMPUS - DAY A53
RIRI WILLIAMS (Black, 20, a student) approaches a MIT STUDENT
texting on his phone and grabs it out of his hand.
MIT STUDENT
Hey!
RIRI
You forgot to Venmo me.
The Student takes his phone back.
MIT STUDENT
Slipped my mind. $800 right?
The Student starts to enter an amount.
RIRI
$800 was yesterday’s price. $1000
today.
MIT STUDENT
That’s predatory. I built the whole
robotic hand... you just corrected
the grip algorithm.
RIRI
What grade did you get?
This silences him. The Student enters the amount: $1000
MIT STUDENT
...thanks.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 34A.
She walks off and we PULL WIDER to reveal Okoye and Shuri
leaned up next to SHURI’S LEXUS, watching. Make-up covers
Okoye’s head tattoo.
OKOYE
(into her comm)
My Queen. We found the scientist.
She’s at the United State’s
equivalent to Wakandan primary
school.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 35.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
A school? Please tell me it is a
professor.
SHURI
It’s a student mother. We can’t
give her to Namor.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Bring her to me at once.
Ramonda signs off and Okoye turns to Shuri.
OKOYE
I’ve got it from here.
SHURI
I think it would be more discreet
if I spoke with her.
OKOYE
I can be discreet.
(off Shuri’s look)
Is it the make-up? It’s the wrong
shade, isn’t it?
SHURI
No I did it correctly. Fenty 440. I
just look more like a student.
That’s all.
OKOYE
You get 5 minutes.
A53 OMITTED A53
B53 INT. HALLWAY - MIT HOUSING - DAY - MOMENTS LATER B53
Shuri walks down the hallway and knocks on a door. It swings
open to Riri who’s head is in her iPhone.
SHURI
Riri Williams?
RIRI
I don’t do drop-bys anymore. You
gotta go to the website. And don’t
be saying my whole government like
that... Riri’s fine.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 35A.
SHURI
It’s an encrypted file, I figured I
could airdrop it.
Riri looks up from her phone. Clocks the Princess of Wakanda.
Her jaw drops.
RIRI
You’re...
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 36.
C53 INT. RIRI’S STUDIO APARTMENT - DAY - CONTINUOUS C53
Shuri steps into a cluttered college apartment. Riri walks in
behind her, closes the door.
RIRI
What the hell are you doing here?
Are you doing a guest lecture or
something?
SHURI
I’m here about the vibranium
detector you made for the CIA.
RIRI
I didn’t build that detector for
the CIA. I built it for my
metallurgy class.
Shuri can’t help but smile at this.
SHURI
It was a school project?
RIRI
Yeah. My professor said it was
impossible. Not the first time that
someone took a look at me and
didn’t think I was worth shit. To
be young, gifted and black, right?
(beat)
...You probably don’t say that in
Wakanda. So, I had to do it.
SHURI
I know that feeling. Brilliance at
a young age is not easily digested
by the elders.
(beat)
How long did it take you?
RIRI
Couple months, hardest part was
getting big enough mylar sheets...
wait, did I piss off Wakanda?
SHURI
Not just us. How old are you?
RIRI
19.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 36A.
SHURI
It is not safe for you here.
I’m afraid you have to gather you
things and come with me.
RIRI
Where to? I got differential
equations class in 15 minutes.
(off Shuri’s look)
Okay. I gotta go to the bathroom...
Riri approaches the bathroom only to have Okoye step out of
it in front of her.
Startled, Riri runs behind a desk. Okoye rolls her eyes.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 37.
RIRI (CONT’D)
Get out of my apartment!
Riri tries to get her phone to work. The screen is dead.
SHURI
Yeah, your phone isn’t going to
work for a bit.
RIRI
A remote hack? Are you serious?!
Riri rises up, grabbing a PORTABLE SPEAKER from the desk.
RIRI (CONT’D)
I’m warning you. Don’t take another
step towards me!
Okoye grips her COLLAPSED SPEAR.
OKOYE
Is this how they teach the children
to treat their guests at this
village school.
Riri hurls the speaker at Okoye’s head. It sails end over end
at Okoye, who extends her spear and cuts clean through it
like a game of Fruit Ninja.
RIRI SHURI
(shocked) (embarrassed)
You brought a spear in here? You brought a spear in here?
Riri picks up another object. Okoye edges closer.
OKOYE
Small- small girl. You have two
options for how you will come to
Wakanda. Conscious, or unconscious.
RIRI
You need to be conscious of how you
look, walking around with all of
that ash on your head.
Okoye, embarrassed, spins toward Shuri.
OKOYE
See! I told you!
SHURI
(to Okoye)
You look fine.
(to Riri)
(MORE)
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 37A.
SHURI (CONT’D)
You know what? We’ll head out. And
you can deal with the merman with
winged ankles who wants to kill you
by yourself. I’m sure your math
class will be real helpful with
that.
(to Okoye)
General, let’s go.
Shuri and Okoye turn to head out.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 38.
Riri stares, still holding the space heater.
RIRI
WHAT?!
54 OMITTED 54
55 OMITTED 55
56 OMITTED 56
Scene 14 - Riri's Garage Raid
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 9
SHURI’S LEXUS PARKS. Riri hops out and walks up with Okoye and
Shuri. She enters a four digit code on the keypad (0112) and
the keybad box springs reaviling the inner workings. She grabs
a lightning connector cable and extends it out, plugs it into
her iPhone and begins to punch in an absurdly long security
code.
Okoye looks on, geninely confused by this. Eventually a door
opens.
58 INT. RIRI’S GARAGE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 58
A motorcycle is parked next to a CAR with a weather-covering.
Riri approaches a TOUGHBOOK on a worktable.
Shuri wanders about, intrigued by Riri’s lab.
RIRI
Don’t touch anything.
OKOYE
So the only other design plans for
the machine are on that laptop?
RIRI
Yeah.
OKOYE
And you just leave it on a desk? In
a car garage?
RIRI
I’ve got 2560 Bit encryption on
this thing.
(MORE)
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 39.
RIRI (CONT’D)
(off Okoye’s look)
Locked myself out once, took me the
whole semester to get back in.
Shuri runs her fingers across a complicated blueprint.
SHURI
What are you building in here?
RIRI
I said don’t touch anything!
GRIOT
Princess. Law enforcement is
approaching your location.
SHURI (SUBTITLE)
Shit.
RIRI
Who was that?
SHURI
My AI.
Shuri walks over to the window, Okoye and Riri follow behind
her. They look outside to see.
SEVERAL ARMED FEDERAL OFFICERS surround the garage. An
ARMORED CAR has the driveway blocked, and a HELICOPTER
CIRCLES THE SKY. FEDS POKE THE TIRES SHURI’S LEXUS.
RIRI
I thought you said a merman was
after me. That’s the Feds.
Ripping blueprints from the walls and grabbing them from
tables, Riri dumps them into a barrel that she lights on fire.
SHURI
THEY’RE NOT HERE FOR YOU.
OKOYE
Ross. He sold us out.
RIRI
I’ll take my chances with the
flying merman then. At least he
never brought the FBI to my garage.
OKOYE
Namor sank a cargo ship full of CIA
operatives.
(MORE)
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 39A.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
All because of your machine. Those
police are the least of your
worries.
The weight of her situation settles in on Riri.
RIRI
You must not spend a lot of time
here huh?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 40.
SHURI
We need to work together to get out
of here.
Shuri thinks on that as she cracks the window open and drops
a Kimoyo Bead out.
59 EXT. RIRI’S GARAGE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 59
The Kimoyo Bead rolls along on the asphalt until it is under
the ARMORED POLICE CAR. It then flattens into a disk and
attaches itself to the underside of the vehicle.
Scene 15 - Escape from Riri's Garage
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
Riri moves to the work table. Places her hand on the JOYSTICK
and starts operating something on chain motors.
Okoye starts looking around for an exit.
SHURI
They’ve got the place surrounded.
We should split up.
OKOYE
Out of the question.
Okoye eyes across the lab.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
Does that car work?
Riri pauses.
RIRI
Nope.
Shuri can tell she’s lying.
SHURI
Everything in this lab works.
(eyes a motorcycle)
How about this bike?
RIRI
It’s a monster.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 41.
OKOYE
Don’t even think about it.
Besides...
(chagrined)
There are three of us.
Riri points to the ceiling above the worktable.
RIRI
Two of ya’ll. I’m taking this.
Okoye gawks at an UNSEEN OBJECT hanging on chains. Shuri
smiles.
SHURI
I knew it! Don’t tell me you built
this in a couple of months too.
RIRI
Two years.
SHURI
Have you flown it yet?
OKOYE
That thing can fly?
RIRI
There’s a whole YouTube channel
dedicated to sightings of me.
Then - THE POWER GOES OUT.
Shuri slips a WAKANDAN WIRELESS COMM behind Riri’s ear.
SHURI
So we can communicate.
OKOYE
And don’t you try to scurry off.
Hustling over, Shuri whips the cover off a RED AND BLACK
COLORED 72’ BARRACUDA.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
(unimpressed)
Oh my...
RIRI
Please be careful. Keys are on the
seat.
(beat)
We just have to get out of
Cambridge.
(MORE)
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 42.
RIRI (CONT’D)
Once we get on the other side of
the bridge we can lose them in
Boston traffic.
SHURI
You’ve done this before...
RIRI
Once or twice...
Riri triggers an automated pulley that begins lowering the
chains as Shuri still eyes her motorcycle.
SHURI
General, they have us surrounded.
It will be easier if the three of
us split up.
OKOYE
Listen! We are not in your lab, we
are in my lab! The field. You are
to take orders from me so that I
can get you back to Wakanda in one
piece. Now get in the car!
Shuri sighs, rounding to the passenger’s side of the
Barracuda. But before climbing in, she slyly attaches a
Kimoyo Bead to the hood.
Okoye gets behind the wheel as TEAR GAS CANNISTERS and FLASH
BANG GRENADES suddenly crash through the windows... and TWO
HEAVILY ARMED LAW OFFICERS slam through the second garage
door.
Shuri and Okoye duck down in the car as the OFFICERS enter.
SWAT OFFICER 1 looks around and notices a SILLHOUETTE.
SWAT OFFICER 1
(entering)
Get on the ground!
The Officers hear the sound of THRUSTERS.
We see the Officer’s POV as Riri emerges REVEALING her
PROTOTYPE MARK 1 IRONHEART SUIT.
SWAT OFFICER 2
Freeze...
Before he can pull the trigger, Riri shoots them with
repulsor blasts, then launches through the ceiling of the
garage. And into the sky.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 43.
61 OMITTED 61
62 EXT. RIRI’S GARAGE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 62
The SURROUNDING OFFICERS react to Riri taking to the sky.
FBI AGENT
(into walkie)
One of them just went airborne...
FBI HELICOPTER PILOT
I’m on it.
63 I/E. RIRI’S BARRACUDA - RIRI’S GARAGE - NIGHT 63
Okoye fires the car engine, when Shuri suddenly hops out.
SHURI
Now Griot!
GRIOT
Apologies General.
OKOYE
Shuri no!
But... the Barracuda spins around and guns forward.
INTERCUT WITH:
64 I/E. ARMORED CAR - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 64
The gear shift goes into reverse, and the GAS PEDAL floors
itself. Sending the car crashing into the other police cars
parked behind it.
65 I/E. RIRI'S BARRACUDA - NIGHT - SAME TIME 65
The Barracuda crashes through the garage door and out into
the driveway.
Scene 16 - Escape from Cambridge
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
It’s mayhem. The ARMORED VEHICLE is like a lead blocker,
clearing a path for the BARRACUDA as bullets break the back
windshield of the car.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 44.
67 OMITTED 67
A67 INT. RIRI’S GARAGE - NIGHT A67
Shuri puts on Riri’s helmet and gloves and jumps on Riri’s
dirt bike. She guns it and...
68 EXT. REAR - RIRI'S GARAGE - NIGHT 68
Shuri blasts out the back door on RIRI’S MOTORCYCLE.
A cop car tries to follow her and another car cuts her off,
forcing her to drive through an old warehouse.
A HOLOGRAPHIC DISPLAY COMES UP ON HER CONTACT LENSES,
identifying a possible escape route. This is GRIOT VISION.
Racing up an old pile of wood, SHURI JUMPS A FENCE on a path
too narrow for police cars to follow.
A68 EXT. CAMBRIDGE SKY - NIGHT A68
Regaining control, Riri settles herself and eyes the chopper.
RIRI
Let’s go!
She rockets off.
B68 EXT. CAMBRIDGE STREETS - NIGHT B68
Shuri takes a couple of corners very quickly before
approaching an old church. She sees the light of the FBI
helicopter above her in pursuit of Riri.
SHURI
We were supposed to split up!
C68 EXT. CAMBRIDGE SKY - NIGHT C68
Riri flies towards the street.
RIRI
My bad. I’ll take care of them.
69 OMITTED 69
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70 OMITTED 70
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71 EXT. CAMBRIDGE STREET - NIGHT 71
Shuri sees Riri overhead as she approaches the church.
RIRI (O.S.)
I want you to take care of my bike!
A police car cuts Shuri off, forcing her to take a sharp
right up the steps of the church itself.
Shuri turns the throttle on the bike and pops a wheelie.
SHURI
This thing is a rocket!
72 EXT. CAMBRIDGE SKY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 72
Riri speeds through the air toward the helicopter.
RIRI
Are you pinning it? Just don’t
crash!
A72 EXT. CAMBRIDGE STREETS - NIGHT A72
Shuri drives between the columns of the church and manages to
squeeze between two police cars as one crashes into the side
of another.
SHURI (O.S.)
You either.
B72 I/E. RIRI'S BARRACUDA - NIGHT B72
Okoye looks at the wheel as the Barracuda navigates the
streets of Cambridge.
OKOYE
Griot?
GRIOT (V.O.)
Yes, General...
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 45A.
OKOYE
Take me to the princess or I will
drive my spear so deep into your
CPU that you won’t be able to
process basic inputs for a
millennia.
The engine roars like a lion.
73 I/E. FBI HELICOPTER - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 73
The pilot sees Riri heading his way.
FBI HELICOPTER PILOT
What the hell is that?
The pilot deftly puts the airship in position to attack and
TWO FBI GUNNERS seated on the skids OPEN FIRE at Riri.
Riri counters with her own impressive flying. She and the
chopper engage in a dogfight.
Riri nimbly ELUDES the gunfire, forcing the pilot into a
labored turn that causes one of the gunners to FALL OFF and
DANGLE underneath the chopper, hanging by his safety line.
Still trying to shoot Riri, the gunner misses, taking out the
TAIL-ROTOR of the chopper. It goes down in the river.
RIRI
(into comm)
Helicopter’s down. I hope they can
swim...
Riri veers off as...
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 46.
74 I/E. RIRI’S BARRACUDA - NIGHT 74
The barracuda follows the ARMORED CAR into a tunnel. Okoye,
frustrated, decides to take matters into her own hands.
OKOYE
Enough of this shit.
Okoye uses the back end of her spear to shoot electricity
through the roof of the car, DEACTIVATING SHURI’S KIMOYO
BEAD.
It pops back into its spherical form and rolls off the roof
into Okoye’s waiting hand outside the driver’s side window.
She takes control of the car as...
OKOYE (CONT’D)
Shuri, where are you?
Scene 17 - Escape from Cambridge
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 6
CLOSE UP ON SHURI’S EYES revealing computerized contact
lenses. A HOLOGRAPHIC DISPLAY of the three-leveled roadway
projects from the contacts.
Her CONTACT LENS see ARMORED CAR and BARRACUDA about to exit
the tunnel.
GRIOT
Princess, I would advise you to
take another route.
Shuri guns it as a police car tries to sideswipe her from the
right.
SHURI
Not this time.
More police vehicles spill into view behind Shuri. She motors
along a rail and a line of cars that separate the surface
street from a two-lane road down below.
Shuri jumps off the rail and lands on top of the armored car
while it’s in motion. Her shoes magnetically attach to the
roof. Three police cars attempt to block the road in front of
the armored car.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Okay Griot, now!
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 47.
76 OMITTED 76
77 OMITTED 77
78 OMITTED 78
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 48.
79 I/E. RIRI'S BARRACUDA - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 79
The ARMORED CAR suddenly spins one-hundred-and-eighty degrees
and TAKES OUT THREE POLICE CARS IN FRONT OF IT.
Shuri ends up facing Okoye through the window of the
Barracuda.
SHURI
Nice one right?
Okoye gives a “so-so” shrug.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Two more behind us.
Inside the Barracuda, Okoye sees a police car approaching in
her rearview mirror.
OKOYE
Go! I’ll take care of these
niyizibanxha (idiots).
Shuri guns the bike as it rides off the top of the armored
car, onto the hood of the Barracuda and over the roof and
down the back.
Okoye stabs her spear through the middle of the car and
creates a pipe ramp in the back. She guns the Barracuda
backwards and flips the police car over, then spins the car
and heads after Shuri.
Okoye guns the Barracuda off the two-lane road down to the
lower roadway and floors it in pursuit of Shuri.
GRIOT
Princess, there is a surveillance
drone locked onto you.
SHURI
How high?
GRIOT
60,000 feet.
A79 INT. DRONE FLYING FACILITY - NIGHT A79
A DRONE OPERATOR has both Shuri’s motorcycle and Okoye’s
Barracuda locked into his screen.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 48A.
B79 EXT. CAMBRIDGE SKY - NIGHT B79
Riri gracefully spirals through the air.
RIRI
I got it.
SHURI (O.S.)
Is your suit capable of reaching
that altitude?
RIRI
Theoretically.
Riri launches herself... straight up.
80 OMITTED 80
81 EXT. CAMBRIDGE SKY - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 81
Riri corkscrews up and her suit begins to rattle.
82 OMITTED 82
83 EXT. RIRI'S MOTORCYCLE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 83
Turning a corner, Shuri spots FBI VEHICLE LIGHTS approaching
in the distance ahead.
SHURI
Riri, that drone is too high for
you to reach without an oxygen
mask.
Scene 18 - High-Flying Rescue
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 7
Pushing the limits of her suit, Riri climbs higher.
SHURI (O.S.)
But I think it’s too high for you
to reach without an oxygen mask.
RIRI
I’m good.
SHURI (O.S.)
I’m serious. Your window of useful
consciousness is closing.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 48B.
Finally, approaching the surveillance aircraft, Riri passes
out as she aims and fires a REPULSOR BLAST. We whip pan with
the blast towards the oncoming drone, as Riri plummets
towards the ocean waters below.
AA84 INT. DRONE FLYING FACILITY - NIGHT AA84
The Drone operator observes the oncoming blast.
DRONE OPERATOR
What the hell is that?
(alt)
Incoming!
He pulls the control up.
AB84 EXT. NIGHT SKY - ABOVE CAMBRIDGE AB84
The DRONE EXPLODES on contact with the REPULSOR BLAST.
A84 INT. DRONE FLYING FACILITY - NIGHT A84
The Drone Operator loses image on his screen.
DRONE OPERATOR
We’ve been hit! I’ve lost visuals.
B84 EXT. CAMBRIDGE STREETS - NIGHT B84
Shuri and Okoye gun it towards the bridge.
GRIOT (O.S.)
The drone is no longer tracking
you.
In GRIOT-VISION, Shuri sees Riri plunging from the sky.
C84 EXT. NIGHT SKY - HIGH ABOVE CAMBRIDGE - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS C84
In FREEFALL...Riri hurtles toward the ground but just before
impact, snaps to and IGNITES HER THRUSTERS.
Leveling off, Riri flies parallel to the river heading toward
the HARVARD BRIDGE.
RIRI
(woozy)
Told you I was good.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 49.
85 OMITTED 85
86 OMITTED 86
87 OMITTED 87
88 EXT. CAMBRIDGE STREET - NIGHT 88
Shuri steers Riri’s motorcycle for the bridge where Okoye
pulls next to her.
OKOYE
We need to find an extraction
point.
SHURI
It should be clear across the
river.
A THREE CAR POLICE BLOCKADE APPEARS IN FRONT OF THEM.
89 OMITTED 89
90 I/E. RIRI'S BARRACUDA - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 90
Okoye pulls up next to Shuri and eyes the blockade...
OKOYE
Cini bethuna!
Then, out of nowhere... BOOM!! THE SURVEILANCE AIRCRAFT THAT
RIRI SHOT DOWN DROPS FROM THE SKY, WIPING OUT THE BLOCKADE,
CLEARING A DEBRIS FILLED PATH FOR THEM.
SHURI AND OKOYE SHOOT THE GAP BETWEEN THE DEMOLISHED CARS.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 50.
Scene 19 - Bridge Battle
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 10
- Dialogue: 7
Leading the motorcycle and Barracuda, flying over the bridge.
RIRI
That’s what I’m talking about! We
did it!
Riri air-breaks and turns toward Shuri and Okoye when the
unimaginable happens:
RIRI’S SUIT IS IMPALED BY A HARPOON, AND SHE IS YANKED TO THE
GROUND BY AN UNSEEN FORCE. Her laptop is dislodged on impact.
92 OMITTED 92
93 OMITTED 93
94 OMITTED 94
95 I/E. RIRI'S BARRACUDA - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 95
Before Okoye can respond an UNEXPECTED MASSIVE EXPLOSION OF
WATER causes both vehicles to WRECK.
The Barracuda HYDROPLANES into Shuri’s bike and Shuri goes
FLYING to the asphalt as the Barracuda’s wheels grab dry
pavement, sending the car FLIPPING in a barrel roll.
Shuri’s kimoyo beads activate, deploying a force shield that
takes the brunt of the impact. However, Shuri is still
knocked out cold.
Okoye’s car and Shuri come to a stop at the same time, not
far apart and the Barracuda bursts into flames.
96 I/E. RIRI'S BARRACUDA - NIGHT - CONTINUOUS 96
Okoye, badly roughed up, climbs out. It doesn’t look good for
either Riri or Shuri. Both are unconscious.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 51.
WATER COVERS EVERYTHING, confusing Okoye. She touches her
Kimoyo Bead to Shuri’s neck and Shuri’s vitals project.
Okoye’s eyes soften at this.
OKOYE
Breathe, sister.
Then, Okoye hears the sound of METAL SCRAPING and looks up to
find Riri being dragged in her MARK 1 SUIT toward the side of
the bridge by the chain.
Sprinting over, Okoye extends her SPEAR and CHOPS clear
through the chain. The chain is pulled over the edge down
into the water.
Okoye eyes around vigilantly. Nothing, until...
SUDDENLY, AN ORCA BREACHES THE WATER HIGH OVER THE BRIDGE AND
NAMORA AND THREE OTHER TALOCANIL WARRIORS LAND ON THE ASPHALT.
BEHIND OKOYE, A HUMPBACK WHALE BREACHES AND ATTUMA JUMPS OFF
AND LANDS.
Okoye positions herself between the Talocanil and her fallen
comrades.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
Take another step closer and I’ll
kill you all.
Okoye prepares for battle as a BOSTON POLICE CAR pulls up and
TWO OFFICERS hop out.
BOSTON POLICE OFFICER
Drop your weapons!
Namora clocks this. Turns to the Talocanil, speaking Maya.
NAMORA (SUBTITLE)
Kill the scientist. I’ll deal with
the witnesses.
Namora sprints toward the police.
The TALOCANIL WARRIORS attack Okoye as Attuma circles their
fight, coaching them up in Maya.
Engaging all three, Okoye notices the Talocanil are weakened
by the heat of the burning car and uses it to her advantage.
Landing vicious blows while avoiding strikes, Okoye observes
Attuma watching her, then goes after the Talocanil’s
rebreathers.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 51A.
Dislodging the rebreathers, the Talocanil gasp for water and
Okoye lands kill shots on each.
She looks around for Attuma but sees him- standing over Riri
about to deliver a fatal blow.
Okoye charges at him and at the last second deflects his
spear, cuts his face and stands on guard between the warrior
and the unconscious young women.
Attuma backs up and speaks to the fallen Talocanil warriors.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 52.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
Go to Namora.
Okoye looks on, shocked to see her deathblows were only wounds
for the warriors as they stand and jump back into the water.
ATTUMA nods, then rushes Okoye, unnaturally fast for his size.
Okoye fearlessly engages Attuma but he is too big, too
skilled, too fast and too strong. After a series of
exchanges, Attuma pauses, unimpressed.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
You’re not worth my blade.
Sensing his slight, Okoye charges forward and PUNCHES ATTUMA
knocking him back. Excited, he grins. Someone on his level to
tangle with.
But PUSHING the Cambridge police car into the river, Namora
turns, speaking in Maya.
NAMORA (SUBTITLE)
What’s taking so long?
Irked by the pending face-off, she throws a HYDROBOMB at Attuma
who hip checks it into Okoye.
Catching sight of it, Okoye fruit ninja’s the bomb with her
spear unwittingly causes ANOTHER MASSIVE EXPLOSION OF WATER.
OVERWHELMED BY THE DELUGE, OKOYE IS SWEPT OVER THE SIDE OF
THE BRIDGE INTO THE CHARLES RIVER BELOW.
Shuri is jarred awake by the SOUND OF THE EXPLOSION, just in
time to see Attuma preparing to execute her. As he
approaches, Shuri moves between them.
SHURI
Wait!
Shuri removes her helmet.
GRIOT
He can’t understand you Princess.
They’re speaking Yucatec Maya.
Attuma continues toward them.
SHURI
Translate...
Shuri holds up her KIMOYO BRACELET and Griot translates her
words in Maya.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 52A.
SHURI (CONT’D)
I am Shuri, Princess of Wakanda. I
ask that you take me to Namor.
Before you harm this woman please
allow me to speak with him.
GRIOT (YUCATEC)
I am Shuri, Princess of Wakanda. I
ask that you take me to Namor.
Before you harm this woman please
allow me to speak with him.
Attuma and Namora consider this.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 53.
(points at Shuri)
They are coming with us... alive!
Attuma pulls off Shuri’s Kimoyo Bracelet and tosses it, then
removes his REBREATHER and places it over her face. Shuri
breathes in and loses consciousness.
Namora motions to the other Talocanil.
NAMORA (SUBTITLE)
Take that flying machine as well.
Namora approaches Riri, rebreather in hand...
Scene 20 - Escape from Cambridge
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
Okoye regains consciousness seeing ATTUMA and NAMORA fleeing
with Shuri and Riri into the distant depths. She screams.
98 EXT. HARVARD BRIDGE - MORNING 98
FBI AGENTS work the crime scene with CAMBRIDGE POLICE.
Everyone involved was killed. Ross takes in the destruction,
then stops a passing FEDERAL AGENT.
ROSS
Any witnesses?
FEDERAL AGENT
None... But we know it was the
Wakandans. We knew they were
coming.
This throws Ross.
ROSS
Excuse me?
FEDERAL AGENT
Our field office got a call from
you guys at Langley.
ROSS
Who made the call?
FEDERAL AGENT
She did.
Ross watches the agent walk away as a tinted BLACK SUV pulls
up in front of him.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 53A.
VAL (50’s, White, CIA Shadow Director) climbs out of the back.
She’s in a plain business suit with the eyes of a soldier. Val
steps to Ross, taking in the scene with razor sharp focus.
ROSS
Director de Fontaine...
VAL
Really?
Ross shrugs that off. Val sighs. They stroll a bit.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 54.
ROSS
An agent said this was the
Wakandans?
VAL
We’ve been on every one of them we
can find since they took out our
cargo ship. It’s why I wanted you
here.
She looks at Ross who nods. Val checks him out.
VAL (CONT’D)
You look in shape.
ROSS
I try.
VAL
You put the home gym in?
ROSS
Last year, hardly use it though.
VAL
(playing interested)
Maybe I’ll swing by sometime, jump
on your Peleton...
(then off Ross’ look)
Come on, Everett. When we were
married you could take a joke. You
know I hate bike riding...
An FBI AGENT interrupts to update Val.
FBI SPECIAL AGENT
Howdy, I’m the Special Agent in
charge.
VAL
Good for you. Now, do you want to
walk me through the evidence?
The agent takes a moment to recover as glancing away, Ross
spots an INVESTIGATING AGENT tagging a piece of evidence.
ROSS
Pardon me.
Ross casually approaches the agent...
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 55.
...only to spot something more intriguing on the ground in
front of him. He bends down, picking up Shuri’s KIMOYO
BRACELET when...
VAL (O.S.)
Hey. You see that?
Ross freezes, turning slowly to find Val pointing at a LIGHT
POLE. Visibly behind it on the ground is RIRI’S TOUGHBOOK.
VAL (CONT’D)
Looks like an MIT patch on that.
FBI Agents move in to tag the TOUGHBOOK as Ross slips the
Kimoyo Bracelet in his pocket.
VAL (CONT’D)
Everett?
Everett turns towards her, slyly moving his hand from his
pocket.
VAL (CONT’D)
That rental have a full tank?
ROSS
Yeah.
VAL
Mind giving me a ride back to the
office?
ROSS
It’s a 8 hour drive.
VAL
Yup. We can go over this case.
It’ll be like old times.
Scene 21 - Okoye Loses Everything
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 9
Ramonda, M’Baku, the Tribal Elders, and members of the
Kingsguard, Border Tribe and Wakandan Navy have all gathered.
OKOYE
...they were blue, and had
superhuman strength. These were men
beyond men and covered in
vibranium, including their weapons.
And came from the water on the
backs of whales. They seemed
sensitive to fire, heat.
(MORE)
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 55A.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
I struck three down with blows that
should have killed them, but they
rose again to return to the river.
MERCHANT TRIBE ELDER
Are you claiming they cannot be
killed?
OKOYE
Anyone can be killed. My Queen, I
seek to leave immediately with our
best warriors and weapons to find
the Princess-
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
Tell us, whose idea was it to send
the Princess away from the safety
of Wakanda?
OKOYE
It was my idea.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 56.
MINING TRIBE ELDER
By Wakandan law failing to protect
a member of the royal family
warrants termination.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
In letter... not practice.
Okoye is taken aback.
OKOYE
Wait, what is going on here?
RAMONDA
Step forward, General Okoye.
Okoye obliges.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Your mission above any other was to
keep Princess Shuri safe at all
costs and she is now gone.
(beat)
You will be stripped of your rank
as general of Wakanda’s armies, and
of your status as Dora Milaje.
Startled, Okoye stares in disbelief at Ramonda. The other
Dora look on confused and hurt. M’Baku sits silent, watching.
OKOYE
Permission to speak, Queen.
RAMONDA
You may.
OKOYE
There is not a Wakandan alive who
can best me in combat. Please. I
have given everything...with not
regrets. I only ask that I may
continue to give to my country.
Ramonda stares forward, unmoved.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 57.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
Your majesty, in the name of Bast,
please, I plead for mercy. Allow me
to make this right.
RAMONDA
Want her back? Because of your
failures I do not know if my
daughter is alive or dead.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Perhaps we are being hasty. General
Okoye raised her spear to her own
husband, for Wakanda.
Fed up, Ramonda abruptly stands.
RAMONDA
And where is her treacherous
husband now? In a place where she
can visit him if she wished. Mine
is with the ancestors.
(beat)
I am Queen of the most powerful
nation in the world and my entire
family is gone.
(beat)
Have I not given everything, Okoye
daughter of Korabo?
(pained)
(MORE)
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 58.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
I stood by you after Killmonger
took the throne and you and the
elders in this room stood by him
while I ran begging to the Jabari
for protection. I warned you about
taking my daughter on this mission.
But you lost her, so today I am
done.
(beat)
You are dismissed.
Crushed, Okoye slams her spear into the clay platform,
fighting back tears. After she’s gone, Ramonda turns to Ayo.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Ayo, daughter of Kani. You are now
leader of the Dora Milaje, and
General of Wakanda’s armies.
Ayo lifts Okoye’s golden spear from the mound.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 59.
100 INT. SHURI'S LAB - WDG - DAY - LATER 100
Distraught, Ramonda enters and looks around awkwardly. She
holds the KIMOYO EARRINGS that she took from Shuri in the
Wakandan Bush and eyes them with a heavy heart.
Ramonda walks toward the massive VB DETECTOR, marveling at the
invention.
RAMONDA
Are you here, Griot?
GRIOT
Yes Queen.
RAMONDA
Were you monitoring the Princess
when she was abducted?
GRIOT
She wasn’t abducted.
Griot plays a RECORDING of Shuri from the bridge.
SHURI (RECORDING)
I am Shuri, Princess of Wakanda. I
ask that you take me to Namor.
Before you harm this woman please
allow me to speak with him.
Tears well in Ramonda’s eyes.
RAMONDA
What language is that?
GRIOT
They spoke Maya. I was the
Princess’ interpreter.
RAMONDA
Are you able to track her Kimoyo
Bead now?
GRIOT
Yes.
AA101 EXT. PARKING LOT - BUSH CENTER OF INTELLIGENCE - DAY AA101
Ross’ rental car pulls into Val’s parking spot.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 59A.
Scene 22 - In Pursuit of Wakandans
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
Ross sits behind the wheel Val sits shotgun. Val checks her
phone.
VAL
Ballistics found slugs all over
Cambridge. The Wakandans took our
boys for quite a tour of the city.
ROSS
Those guys could have hit innocent
bystanders...
VAL
(alt)
Good for you, Ross. That’s exactly
right.
You know the Feds get twitchy when
things get hairy, never mind the
local boys. Still no sign of our
student?
ROSS
Riri Williams has vanished. These
Wakandan operatives are good. First
they hit the ship, then the kid who
invented the detector.
VAL
I still can’t see how they figured
out who built it. That
information’s beyond classified.
Suddenly SHURI’S KIMOYO BEADS RING in Ross’ pocket.
VAL (CONT’D)
New ringtone?
ROSS
(to Val)
Director de Fontaine, I’m going to
have to take this.
VAL
Enough with the titles, Ross. And
go head, take it.
Thinking fast, Ross adjusts his hand in his pocket and
silences the Kimoyo Bead and pulls out his cellphone with the
same hand.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 59B.
ROSS
Hey sweetheart. Yeah I’m with the
new director now... No... she’s
actually in my car.
Val smiles at this, getting the point.
VAL
See you in a bit.
ROSS
I’m gonna work from home... take a
shower....
She gets out the car and nods. Ross watches as she heads
towards the office.
Ross drives in Virginia. *
RAMONDA (V.O.) *
Everett Ross. *
ROSS *
Queen Ramonda. *
RAMONDA (V.O.) *
What are yo doing with Shuri’s *
kimoyo beads. *
RAMONDA (V.O.) *
Everett Ross. What are you doing *
with Shuri’s kimoyo beads? *
Ross looks down toward his pocket and pulls out of the *
parking spot. *
ROSS *
Your Highness. I didn’t know it was *
hers. I found it at a pretty ugly *
crime scene. I’ve been trying to *
reach General Okoye but haven’t *
been able to get in touch with her *
or the Princess, so I was trying to *
figure out how this thing works. *
A101 OMITTED A101
B101 OMITTED B101
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 59C.
Scene 23 - Rescue Mission
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 8
Ramonda eyes Ross via hologram, listening intently.
ROSS *
Do you have the student? *
RAMONDA *
Shuri was trying to save her when *
they were both taken. *
ROSS *
What? Taken by who? *
Ramonda’s concerned tone lands on Ross. *
ROSS (CONT’D) *
They came to me a day ago looking *
for someone. *
RAMONDA *
The American student. *
ROSS *
Yeah, well, it seems like someone *
else might have got to her first. *
Or got to them. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 60.
RAMONDA *
..Yes. *
Ramonda’s concerned tone lands on Ross.
ROSS
It would be great to know who we’re *
dealing with. Your highness. My *
entire Agency assumes it was you
and I’m worried they might be onto
the fact that I pointed Shuri and
Okoye in the right direction.
Ramonda remains completely silent. After a moment, Ross
resigns and moves on.
ROSS (CONT’D)
The Princess saved my life, Queen
Ramonda and honestly, I trust
Wakanda more than my own government
most of the time. If they’re in
danger, I’d like to help. But I
can’t if I don’t know what’s going
on. Can you at least say what you *
want with the student? *
RAMONDA *
I’m afraid there’s a new world *
power at play. *
ROSS *
Is it a country that’s on our *
radar? Or are you talking about *
someone else? *
RAMONDA *
This is all I can share for the *
time being. *
(beat) *
You can help by alerting me if your *
government decides to act on their *
suspicions. *
ROSS *
Fine. Please keep me posted. *
Obviously you know how much Shuri *
means to me. *
RAMONDA *
I don’t want anything, Everett. *
Aside from her safety. Shuri was *
taken trying to save her. *
Ross considers this. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 60A.
ROSS *
Taken by who? *
(beat) *
We recovered the student’s laptop. If *
we find something useful, I’ll let *
you know. *
Ramonda leans forward. *
RAMONDA *
You have the girl’s computer? *
ROSS *
Slow down. The thing’s got some *
next level encryption going on. *
It’ll take, at minimum, a week to *
crack and that’s our best guys. *
Ramonda muses. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 61.
RAMONDA *
Can I count on you if I need you, *
Everett? *
Ross thinks on this. *
103 EXT. BEACH - NOSY NATO - MADAGASCAR - NIGHT 103
The Royal Talon Fighter parks on the sand and Ramonda exits,
her crown removed. She blows in the CONCH SHELL given to her
by Namor and throws it into the ocean.
Scene 24 - Ramonda's Ultimatum
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Namor emerges from the ocean.
NAMOR
What can I do for you, Queen?
Ramonda stares at the ocean.
RAMONDA
Why did you send your warriors
after mine? We had the scientist.
NAMOR
I could not be sure you would
deliver her to me. And the
protection of my people is my only
concern.
RAMONDA
Is my daughter alive?
NAMOR
The Princess is alive and well.
RAMONDA
Please return her to me at once.
NAMOR
She requested to be taken to
Talocan. She will remain there for
the time being.
RAMONDA
What can I offer you in exchange?
NAMOR
Nothing.
Namor turns to go. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 61A.
RAMONDA *
The Americans are preparing to *
blame Wakanda for your attack on *
their mining ship. Bring my *
daughter and the scientist to me at *
once or I will tell them of your *
existence. *
RAMONDA (CONT’D) *
I beg to differ. Your warriors left *
loose ends. The specifications that *
detail how the vibranium detector *
was built has fallen into CIA *
hands. They have not cracked the *
security on the laptop yet but they *
will soon. *
Namor listens to this... almost unaffected. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 62.
RAMONDA (CONT’D) *
I’ll ensure the contents of the *
laptop are destroyed in exchange *
for my daughter’s safe return. *
Namor sits down next to Ramonda, gazing in her eyes. *
NAMOR
If you tell the Americans about us,
if you try to find us or if I
discover a single Wakandan ship in
the ocean, I will kill the
Princess, and then I will come to
Wakanda and kill you. Do you
understand? You have two days,
Queen.
Namor heads back into the ocean. Ramonda looks to the *
horizon, prays. *
RAMONDA *
Bast, please allow Nakia to rescue *
my daughter before Namor returns to *
her. *
Ramonda rises, heading toward the Royal Talon Fighter. *
Leaving Namor to look at the ocean. *
105 INT. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - NIGHT 105
Ramonda boards the Royal Talon Fighter and speaks to GRIOT
who is piloting the aircraft.
GRIOT *
Where to, my queen? *
RAMONDA *
I need to see an old friend. Nakia, *
daughter of Yaa. *
GRIOT *
I apologize my queen. The princess *
forbade me from collecting data on *
Nakia daughter of Yaa. She said she *
is, and I quote, “Dead to me.” *
RAMONDA *
I do not need data from you about *
the love of my son’s life. I know *
exactly where she is. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 62A.
106 EXT. PORT DU PRINCE - HAITI - DAY 106
Bustling downtown airport. Ships dock.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 63.
107 EXT. COURTYARD - HAITIAN SCHOOL - DAY 107
In disguise, Ramonda walks up patiently, observing a group of
HAITIAN CHILDREN playing soccer in the square of the field.
After a moment, a BOY (7) and girl jog up to her Speaking
Haitian Creole.
BOY (SUBTITLE)
You’re here for the head mistress?
RAMONDA (SUBTITLE)
Yes.
The boy leads them up a set of stairs.
108 INT. SECOND FLOOR HALLWAY - HAITIAN SCHOOL - DAY - MOMENTS 108
LATER
The children lead Ramonda towards NAKIA who is helping a
class of YOUNG STUDENTS who are looking at the innovative ad-
hoc sustainable garden.
BOY (SUBTITLE)
She is there.
The children run off while Ramonda approaches. NAKIA looks up
from her work, and freezes mid conversation.
RAMONDA (SUBTITLE)
Hello.
Nakia turns back to the children and the teacher.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
Please excuse us for a moment.
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Nakia tours Ramonda through the garden.
RAMONDA
I recognize some of the concepts
here. But you are using different
materials.
NAKIA
We are using what we can find here
in Haiti. I wanted the school to be
self sufficient.
Nakia nods. Noticing the irony of this.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 63A.
RAMONDA
You were missed at T’Challa’s
funeral.
Nakia looks away, hurt.
NAKIA
It can’t have been easy to bury
your son. I was afraid of how final
the funeral would be.
RAMONDA
No matter where you go, you are
still Wakandan, Nakia daughter of
Yaa. And you know, that death is
not the end.
Nakia nods.
NAKIA
I have been seeing the reports. The
outreach seems to be going well?
RAMONDA
It is. But that is not why I’m
here.
(MORE)
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 64.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Shuri has been taken.
Nakia gasps and takes a long beat.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
You have infiltrated many nations.
NAKIA
That was a long time ago. I was a
different person then... Queen
Mother, I...
RAMONDA
I need someone who can find where
she’s being held and rescue her
without being seen. I lost my son.
You were not there to help me
through it. I can’t lose my
daughter as well.
Nakia considers this deeply. Steps forward.
NAKIA
It’s been awhile since I have done a
mission. I will need a few things.
Ramonda nods, pleased.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
Who on Bast’s green earth is foolish
enough to risk War with Wakanda?
RAMONDA
Not on earth. Below it, in the
oceans...
Nakia’s jaw drops.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
They spoke a Mayan dialect, I
imagine we could start in their
ancestral homelands. You served in
that region before and you still
have contacts?
NAKIA
Old ones... But I think I may know
where to start.
A109 EXT. LANDING PAD - ROYAL PALACE - THE GOLDEN CITY - NIGHT A109
Okoye approaches a Talon Fighter when Ayo steps out from
behind it and walks towards Okoye, blocking her path.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 64A.
AYO
Okoye... You know I cannot let you
board this aircraft.
OKOYE
I will not rest until I find her...
with or without the Queen’s
blessing.
Okoye walks right past Ayo, who bristles and pivots to watch
her approach the ship. Ayo lets out a YIP.
Okoye looks on as the DORA MILAJE emerge from behind the
aircraft, and form a line blocking her path to the aircraft.
She looks to her right as SEVERAL KINGSGUARD emerge as well.
Okoye stops and turns to face Ayo.
AYO
We have every war dog and every
wakandan satellite searching for
her.
OKOYE
And have they found her yet?
(beat)
I will not rest knowing she is
still out there.
Okoye starts towards the Talon Fighter.
AYO
Okoye!
Okoye ignores the command. Ayo bangs her spear one the ground
and on cue, the Dora lower their spears towards Okoye. The
Kingsguard do as well. Okoye stops and reaches for her sword.
AYO (CONT’D)
(beat)
You trained us. All of us. Don’t
make us spill your blood.
Okoye grips her sword, doing math on the numbers.
OKOYE
(counts the number of
warriors)
Just enough.
Okoye takes her hand off her weapon and walks back towards
the moat. Just as she passes Ayo-
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 64B.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
The gold looks good on you...
Ayo dismisses the Dora, but Aneka stays behind. With the
landing pad empty, she turns to Ayo, angered.
ANEKA
Beloved, Namor is out there with
our Princess. What harm is it in
having Okoye out there searching
for her? She is the only one who
has faced them in battle.
OKOYE
It is the Queens orders. She is a
civilian now.
ANEKA
And is her orders as well for the
Dora to stand here guarding
vehicles?
(beat)
Where is the Queen now?
AYO
I cannot say.
ANEKA
Is it because you can’t tell me, or
because you don’t know.
AYO
It is because it is outside of the
scope of your responsibility,
soldier.
(alt)
It is because it is outside the
scope of your duty, soldier.
Aneka takes a moment before...
She hands Ayo her spear and walks off.
B109 EXT. FELIPE CARRILLO PUERTO - YUCATÁN PENINSULA - MORNING B109
On a rural road, a FEMALE MAYAN ELDER approaches a cluster of
small homes, sparsely populated. The Mayan Elder pauses
spotting Nakia waiting for her, dressed as a student. They
speak in Spanish.
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
Who are you?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 64C.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
My name is Maria Aldana. I’m a
student from Merida. I’ve been-
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
I’m not interested. Go away.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
Please, if you’d just listen. My
professor mentioned a study where
you told researchers that you had
encountered something...someone
unimaginable.
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
Nothing good came of speaking with
those outsiders. I won’t make the
same mistake again.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
But if you’d just...
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
Leave. Now.
She turns and heads into one of the huts. Nakia code-switches
to Yucatec Maya.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
I’ve encountered him too.
(beat)
I just need to know that I’m not
crazy.
(pleading)
Please.
The Mayan Elder pauses at the entrance to her home. She nods
her head, then goes inside. Nakia follows.
C109 INT. ELDER’S HOME - YUCATÁN PENINSULA - A BIT LATER C109
The Mayan Elder slides a cocoa drink on a table in front of
Nakia as she recounts her story. They speak in Spanish.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
...The storm had smashed our boat
against the rocks. I thought we
were all going to die, but a man
with winged feet lifted our boat
off the shoal to safety. No one
else saw him. They thought I was
mad. But I felt his power. I need
to find him again. To thank him.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 64D.
Nakia seems to be relieved after unburdening herself. The
Mayan Elder stares at her with unblinking eyes.
MAYAN ELDER
You are very gifted. To you lying
comes as easy as breathing.
NAKIA
I’m sorry?
MAYAN ELDER
I am willing to give you the
information you seek. But it will
not be without a price. I want the
truth about who you are.
(beat)
Your secret will not leave the
walls of this hut.
NAKIA
I am Nakia, daughter of Yaa. War
Dog to the Kingdom of Wakanda. I’m
in search of my friend.
The Mayan Elder smiles at this.
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
When I was young, we would play in
the rainforest and sometimes would
catch a glimpse of a man with winged
feet on the shore of the beach, or a
river. Sometimes as a form flitting
through the sky.
(beat)
We thought he was a spirit, not a
man. The K’uk’ulkan. Our Feathered
Serpent God of this realm and the
realm below.
NAKIA
A god? How is that possible?
The Mayan Elder nods, continues.
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
On my wedding night, my husband and
I left the celebration to swim in
the sea. Moonlight glittering off
the waves. We were young, foolish.
We got swept out by the currents,
my dress pulling me down into the
depths.
(MORE)
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 64E.
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE) (CONT'D)
I lost grip of Josue’s hand and
started to drown, until I felt
myself being lifted out of the
water. He brought me back to the
shore, Josue unconscious but alive
on the sand. Saved, by K’uk’ulkan.
NAKIA (SUBTITLE)
I would very much like to visit
that beach.
The Mayan Elder considers this request. With a bit of
compassion in her eyes...and suspicion.
MAYAN ELDER (SUBTITLE)
I can tell you where it is. But be
warned, K’uk’ulkan has been here
for much longer than you or I. He
has saved some, but others who have
searched for him with ill in their
hearts have never returned. Lost to
the depths, forever.
Scene 26 - Captives and Culture
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- Dialogue: 7
It’s a makeshift room inside of a cave, decorated by Mayan
artifacts and KELP FURNISHINGS: a couple hammocks etc.
GLOWWORMS line the cave ceiling.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 65.
Shuri lies in a HAMMOCK unconscious. She jolts awake and
peers around, clocking a TALOCANIL WARRIOR in the corner.
Shuri reaches for her Kimoyo bead earrings and tries to turn
them on, no dice... they are too far underground. She
exhales in frustration, then looks around more, seeing RIRI,
unconscious in another HAMMOCK.
Shuri paces over to her and gently wakes her. Riri jumps up
in a panic.
RIRI
What happened? What’s going on?
SHURI
Riri calm down, we’re okay.
Riri scans the room, and starts hyperventilating.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Breathe Riri.
RIRI
Don’t tell me to breathe! Where the
hell are we?
SHURI
In a cave.
RIRI
Oh my god. Oh my god.
Riri goes into full panic attack mode. Looking around.
SHURI
Don’t look over there. Look at me.
Riri clocks the TALOCANIL WARRIOR.
RIRI
WHO THE FUCK IS THAT? OH GOD. WHY
IS SHE BLUE?!
SHURI
Riri, close your eyes. Take deep
breaths through your nose.
Riri obliges.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 66.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Deep breaths. Nobody here is going
to hurt you. I promise. Breathe
deep.
RIRI
I hate caves.
SHURI
What do you like?
RIRI
Cars.
SHURI
Okay... Think about a great car...
Driving on the open road... just
guzzling gasoline...
RIRI
You’re terrible at this!
But it’s working. Riri’s breathing begins to slow down.
RIRI (CONT’D)
I knew I shouldn’t have come with
you. Ya’ll wrecked my Barracuda too.
SHURI
We saved your life as well.
RIRI
I don’t know anything about that.
Last thing I remember is taking out
a helicopter and a drone to help
you.
(beat)
Is there a new Black Panther you
can call to come get us?
SHURI
No.
RIRI
Why not?
SHURI
That’s not how it works anymore.
The Black Panther is gone.
Namora enters from a tunnel and walks over to Shuri and Riri
with the Female Talocanil Soldier by her side.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 66A.
NAMORA
(Maya with subtitles)
Princess.
Pink Rev. (06/13/21) 67.
Shuri looks at Namora, clocking the TRADITIONAL MAYAN DRESS
in her hands.
NAMORA (CONT’D)
(Maya with subtitles)
Here royalty wears traditional
clothing. We had this made for you.
Shuri and Riri have no idea what Namora is saying. She
extends the dress to Shuri.
RIRI
Do you understand her?
SHURI
Not completely.
NAMORA
(Maya with subtitles)
It is your choice whether to wear it
but not doing so would be considered
disrespectful.
RIRI
No way you should put that thing
on. It could be for a sacrifice or
something. Or like a movie cliche.
Woman is given pretty dress.
Princess Leia. Belle from Beauty
and the Beast. That white chick in
Indiana Jones.
Shuri takes the dress.
SHURI
I think it might be their custom.
(holds it up)
You should see what I have to wear
to Warrior Falls.
RIRI
Wait. You’re not leaving me in here
are you?
SHURI
I’ll be back. You’re driving the
car. Tires on the asphalt.
111 INT. DRY TUNNEL - CAVE SYSTEM - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 111
Shuri looks stunning in the dress as Namora leads her toward
an opening. They emerge into...
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 68.
112 INT. NAMOR’S CAVERN - CAVE SYSTEM - DAY - CONTINUOUS 112
A giant cave with a large pool of water. Stone stairs lead
from the shoreline to a HUT. Shuri and Namora step out to a
stone path and approach the structure.
113 113
Scene 27 - Namor's Custody
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Namora brings Shuri into the hut where Namor is waiting,
wearing an elaborate headpiece. A POOL in the middle of the
floor serves as a water entrance and exit.
Shuri notices a blueish tinted PLANT (that looks like the
Weber Azul) growing out of the pool. Namora nudges her toward
Namor. Shuri smiles, charming him.
NAMOR
You are safe here, Princess. I will
not allow any harm to befall you
while you are in my custody.
Namora exits through the pool, leaving the two royals to talk.
Shuri looks around at the hut, it contains several Post-
Classic Period Mayan artifacts and paintings, and many other
treasures.
Shuri is drawn to beautiful BRACELET WITH JADE ADORNMENTS,
fascinated.
SHURI
I like this one.
Namor smiles.
NAMOR
Funny that you should gravitate
towards that. That was my mother’s.
Namor walks up to Shuri who takes a close look at him.
SHURI
This is a Mesoamerican artifact.
Most likely 15th century...
Namor nods.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Your mother was human.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 69.
NAMOR
She was. But then she became
something else.
SHURI
How..?
Namor thinks on this and smiles.
NAMOR
How, is never as important, as why.
114 EXT. TULUM OUTSKIRTS - DAY - 1571 AD (NAMOR FLASHBACK) 114
A PREGNANT WOMAN stands on the beach search in the sand for
something. She finds it, a jade stone. We track with her to a
dense jungle near the beach where we find a clan of Yucatec
Mayan People gathered in a clearing near a beach.
NAMOR (V.O.)
My father was a Purepecha traveler,
but he found love and paradise in
piece of the Americas that you
would call Tulum today. Then it was
Zama.
Some are afflicted with smallpox, and it is clear that they
are hiding out and waiting.
NAMOR (V.O.)
My mother and her village were
driven from their maize farms by
Spanish conquistadors who brought
smallpox, hateful language, and
dogma from another world.
The woman places the jade into the mouth of her deceased
partner before he is buried.
NAMOR (V.O.)
Facing starvation, war and disease
my people turned to Chaac. Our god
of rain and abundance.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 70.
A114 EXT. CENOTE ENTRANCE - YUCATAN - DAY - 1571 AD A114
The SHAMAN approaches the pool at the snake mouth cave
entrance and dives in.
B114 EXT. CENOTE ENTRANCE - YUCATAN- DAY - 1571 AD B114
The Shaman emerges from the cenote, holding the blueish
tinted Weber Azul plant.
C114 EXT. MOUTH OF CENOTE - DAY - 1571 AD C114
The Shaman mixes the plant into a blue potion.
In a daytime ceremony, the Shaman distributes the potion to
all of the members of the tribe.
Namor’s Mother argues with the elders about drinking the
potion out of fear of what it will do to her baby.
NAMOR (V.O.)
My mother was pregnant with me at
the time. She did not want to
ingest the plant, for fear of what
it may do to me. But the Shaman was
convincing.
A115 EXT. TULUM OUTSKIRTS - DAY - 1571 AD A115
The elders point to the smallpox lesions on her face and
reason with her that she doesn’t have a better option. She
doesn’t relent, until the shaman fashions a BRACELET from a
strand of the Weber Azul plant. He places it on her wrist and
tells her child will be the first born in the new world.
She, along with all the other tribal members, drinks the
potion and they all fall unconscious. It looks like a mass
suicide.
Scene 28 - Namor's Origin Story
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- Plot: 8
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- Dialogue: 7
Namor’s Mother opens her eyes, her smallpox lesions are
completely gone, but she is gasping for air through newly
formed GILLS on her neck, unable to extract oxygen. Her skin
turns iridescent blue. She looks around as other members of
her tribe come back to life, but are panicking as they are
“drowning” trying to breathe air.
The Shaman awakens and runs into the surf. Namor’s Mother and
the other tribespeople follow suit.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 70A.
Once they are in water, they are able to breathe through
their gills, and their skin’s natural complexion returns.
NAMOR (V.O.)
The plant took away their ability
to breathe air, but it enabled them
to draw oxygen from the sea.
116 BEGIN MONTAGE 116
NAMOR (V.O.)
My people settled in the ocean,
away from the war and were cured of
their diseases.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 71.
- Namor’s Mother gives birth. It is a little boy with no
gills (though he can breathe water through his mouth and
nose), pointed ears, and winged ankles. This is NAMOR, the
first son of the new kingdom.
NAMOR (V.O.)
My mother gave birth to me here,
and I became the first born son of
Talocan. I was different from other
Talocanil. A mutant. I looked
different. I was small in size. A
runt. But I could breathe the air
our ancestors breathed.
- Time passes and Namor ages slowly.
NAMOR (V.O.)
I could swim in the sky and aged
slower.
- Namor’s mother grows old while he still looks pre-pubescent.
NAMOR (V.O.)
As she grew older, my mother
mourned the life on land that she
once knew and died with a broken
heart.
- Young Namor takes his Elderly Mother back to the surface
and holds her hand on a beach. She is on her deathbed while
they gaze upon the sun as it crests over a mountain.
NAMOR (V.O.)
My mother made me promise to bury
her in the soil of her homeland.
But nothing could prepare me for
what I would find.
A116 INT. BEACH - YUCATAN - DAY - 1631 AD A116
Young Namor exits the water followed by FOUR TALOCANIL
SOLDIERS who hold his mother’s seaweed wrapped body. The
Talocanil Soldiers wear kelp breathing devices.
Namor leads them into the foliage.
B116 EXT. HACIENDA - YUCUTAN - DAY - 1631 AD B116
Several INDIGENOUS PEOPLE labor in sugar cane fields under
the watchful eye of ARMED SPANISH SLAVERS. Some are on
horseback. A FRIAR and the HACIENDA OWNER watch from the
house as Young Namor emerges from the sugar cane.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 71A.
Young Namor is horrified at the sight of the plantation. The
IDIGENOUS PEOPLE notice him and stop working.
HACIENDA OWNER (SUBTITLE)
Who’s child is this?
The TALOCANIL SOLDIERS emerge from the sugar cane shocking
the INDIGENOUS PEOPLE and the SPANISH SLAVERS, who reach for
their flint lock rifles.
Namor flies up into the air.
A Spanish Slaver fires.
Namor and the Talocanil ATTACK!
HARD CUT TO:
C116 EXT. HACIENDA - YUCATAN - DAY - 1631 AD C116
The Hacienda is ablaze. The Slavers lay dead, the INDIGENOUS
PEOPLE RUN FREE.
Namor’s mother is laid to rest in plot in front of the
burning Hacienda.
Namor hears the Friar, still alive. He stands over him.
NAMOR (V.O.)
A Spanish man of faith cursed me as
he died by my hand,
The Friar, on his deathbed, spits an insult at Namor.
FRIAR (SUBTITLE)
You are a child with no love!
NAMOR (V.O.)
And I took my surface name...
Namor.
Namor kills the Friar, then flies up into the -
D116 EXT. SKY - YUCATAN - DAY - 1631 AD D116
Young Namor flies up and looks out. In his POV, we see the
land of Yucatan, carved up into several Haciendas.
Realization creeps over Young Namor’s face.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 71B.
E116 EXT. HACIENDA - YUCATAN - DAY - 1631 AD E116
Namor and his soldiers leave the hacienda and head back
towards the ocean.
NAMOR (V.O.)
I was made King, recognized as
Kukulkan, and Talocan grew under my
rule.
BACK TO:
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 72.
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Scene 29 - Namor's Duty
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- Dialogue: 9
We see that Namor has toured Shuri around paintings that
describe the story he just told. Shuri is moved.
SHURI
Why are you telling me all of this?
NAMOR
So that you understand why I must
kill the scientist. Colonizers came
to our land in search of chocolate
and rubber and devastated my people.
Now they are coming for our metal. We
are more vulnerable than you. We have
no sonic shields or cloaking devices.
And the seas are being explored to a
greater degree everyday.
(beat)
It is my duty as K’uk’ulkan to
protect what we have preserved here
at any cost.
Shuri nods earnestly.
SHURI
I understand. But what if we kept
her in Wakanda? Let us go and I
promise she will remain in my
country.
NAMOR
I cannot risk that, Princess.
SHURI
Keep me then and let her go.
Namor eyes Shuri. Their gaze... interested.
NAMOR
For a short while, this can be both
your homes.
Shuri looks around.
SHURI
...this cave?
NAMOR
(smiles)
No. Talocan.
SHURI
I would love to see it.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 72A.
NAMOR
Well, you can’t go down there in
that. Hypothermia would grip you
almost instantaneously. Your blood
would become toxic. The pressure of
the ocean would break every bone in
your body, and even my considerable
strength couldn’t save you.
Shuri looks at Namor, horrified.
NAMOR (CONT’D)
(smiles)
Or, you could wear a suit.
CUT TO:
118 INT. NAMOR’S CAVERN - CAVE SYSTEM - DAY - MOMENTS LATER 118
Namor and Shuri stand at the shoreline. Shuri wears Salazar’s
ATMOSPHERIC DIVING SUIT from the attacked cargo ship.
NAMOR
Can you hear me princess?
SHURI
Yes. The earrings work as
amplifiers?
Namor smiles.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Brilliant.
They descend into the water.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 73.
119 EXT. DEEP OCEAN - DAY - LATER 119
Namor and Shuri swim in darkness. Shuri looks around and can
see nothing.
Scene 30 - Revelations in Talocan
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
Eventually, Shuri can see a large light up ahead and suddenly
the large CITY OF TALOCAN and its RESIDENTS come into view.
The lanterns in the city are BIOLUMINESCENT.
Awed, Shuri watches people going about their daily lives,
noticing their skin is BROWN and not blue.
NAMOR
Now you see... We are you and you
are us.
She sees a BALLGAME being played and KIDS passing them.
Shuri processes this as her gaze falls on an UNDERWATER GARDEN
of kelp, seaweed, underwater maize and the blueish Weber Azul-
like PLANT the Shaman emerged from the cenote with in Namor’s
flashback. A cheerful group of TALOCANIL YOUTH work the crops.
SHURI
(astonished)
You can grow corn underwater?
NAMOR
They are teaching each other,
playing and working all at once.
SHURI
Can we go there?
NAMOR
Maybe another time. It is a sacred
place. This way.
Namor leads Shuri through the city toward a Mayan Mountain
structure. A SASTUN (an underwater light source) GLOWS in the
water above it with the same quality of bioluminescent light
as the city’s lanterns.
They stop and Shuri marvels at it as the pedals of the *
pyramid open and the sun rises from it. *
NAMOR (CONT’D) *
It is called the Sastun. We use it *
for our rituals. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 73A.
SHURI *
It’s beautiful. *
Shuri thinks for a beat, realizes- *
SHURI (CONT’D) *
And it’s made of Vibranium. *
NAMOR *
Yes. In the depths of the ocean, I *
brought my people the sun. *
(beat) *
I know you wish to convince me to *
not take the life of the scientist. *
But now you see what I have to *
protect. For this, I would kill a *
thousand scientists, if it meant *
keeping them from finding us. *
They stop and Shuri marvels at it.
SHURI
These temples and structures. This
entire place is remarkable. The
engineering and science behind this
has to be extraordinarily advanced.
(taking in the Sastun)
And it’s all so beautiful...
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 74.
NAMOR *
I wanted to give my mother a gift. *
To repay her and the others who *
settled this place for the gift of *
Talocan. It’s called a Sastun. We *
use it for our rituals. *
SHURI *
How does it work? *
NAMOR *
Kelp. *
She eyes Namor, puzzled. *
NAMOR (CONT’D) *
We create our own plant and obsidian *
based optic fibers in the leaves to *
harness the glow of algae. *
Shuri considers this. Impressed. *
SHURI *
Kelp fiber optics. Remarkable. *
Namor gazes back at the sastun longingly. *
NAMOR *
My only wish is that it shined like *
the sun. I remember my mother *
describing Chich’en Itza and *
celebrations like K’uk’ulkan on the *
equinoxes. *
SHURI *
I know that one. *
NAMOR *
I’ve seen it many times but my *
people cannot. It would be a *
wonderful gift to them to share *
those markings of our past. *
Shuri thinks. *
SHURI *
With the American’s help, I can *
make your light shine brighter. *
Enough to create shadows underwater *
like the sun on the surface. *
Namor grins. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 75.
NAMOR *
That is very kind of you to offer, *
Princess. How would you do it? *
SHURI *
With the raw vibranium that you *
already use. Nothing more. *
NAMOR *
And in return? *
SHURI *
Nothing. *
(beat) *
If we’re here, we might as well be *
useful. *
Namor ponders on this. *
121 OMITTED 121
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 76.
A122 EXT. PARKING LOT - MORNING A122
A MAN in a sharp suit and mustache hustles toward his rental
car. Clearly in a hurry, he fumbles with his key fob before
the BEEP BEEP indicates that the doors are open.
SUDDENLY A HAND WITH A CHLOROFORM RAG covers the man’s mouth.
After a brief struggle, the hand lowers the man to the
ground, revealing EVERETT ROSS.
ROSS
I’m not saying this is payback for
Panama, but...I’m not saying it
isn’t.
Ross exits.
Scene 31 - Infiltrating the NSA Facility
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 7
Ross enters in a sharp suit and mustache. Employees scan
badges on a SMART-TURNSTILE passing the security desk. A sign
on the desk reads:
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES PROHIBITED INSIDE THE BUILDING
ROSS
I can’t believe I agreed to this.
In his ear, we hear...
RAMONDA (O.S.)
You simply need to get Shuri’s
kimoyo beads within 2 meters of the
laptop for 60 seconds, Everett.
We’ll handle the rest.
ROSS
Right.
Eyeing the sign, Ross approaches the security desk. The guard
lifts his head as Ross hands over his identification.
ROSS (CONT’D)
(British accent)
Clive Reston, MI:6. I believe your
techs have something that belongs
to me.
Off the guard’s look...
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 77.
Scene 32 - Retrieving the Thumb Drive
- Overall: 7.0
- Concept: 6
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
Ross enters the machine room accompanied by an NSA LIASION.
Three NSA COMPUTER TECHNICIANS type on keyboards, observing
monitors, each displaying waterfalls of code.
A CLANKING SOUND echoes through the room intermittently.
Ross clocks the video cameras mounted on the walls - manages
to maneuver it their blindspots by constantly shifting his
position. He speaks with his BRITISH ACCENT throughout.
NSA LIASION
It took us some doing, but the team
was able to crack the thumb drive
overnight, no problem.
Camera finds a COMPUTER TECHNICIAN removing a thumb drive
from an evidence bin. But where’s Riri’s laptop?
ROSS
Thank you, Ms. Davidson.
NSA LIASION
Please, call me Debbie.
ROSS
Well Debbie, the information on
this thumb drive very well may be
the key to finding the “Spymaster”.
Having Harmon Taylor loose on US
soil isn’t good for either of our
countries.
NSA LIASION
Is it true that he’s never been
caught?
ROSS
(scanning the room)
Not yet...
There it is! A LEAD COMPUTER TECHNICIAN sits at the far side
of the room at work table in the middle of the room where we
reveal RIRI’S TOUGHBOOK, hooked up to several wires.
The technicians eye Ross as he approaches the table, smiling.
Ross leans on the table, but has to angle away from a camera,
so is VERY CLOSE to the Tech. The CLANKING SOUND continues.
ROSS (CONT’D)
What are you working on, mate?
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 78-79.
Shuri’s kimoyo beads peak out from under Ross’ coat cuff.
LEAD COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
It’s classified, sir.
Ramonda’s voice startles Ross through his comm.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Your position is very good,
Everett. Our team is interfacing.
ROSS
The encryption on that thing looks
serious. Are you lot going to be
able to crack it?
NSA LIASION
Mr. Reston, we should be going. The
team has a lot on their plate...
The Lead Computer Technician stares at Ross.
LEAD COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Why are you here? And...so close?
Ross answers the tech.
ROSS
Just mildly curious. Wanted to see
how it all works on this side of
the pond.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
30 seconds more.
LEAD COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
Like I said, it’s classified.
(beat)
But straight up, it’ll probably be
a couple more days. Whoever built
this is rig is...sharp.
Impatient, the NSA LIASION approaches and grabs Ross’ arm.
NSA LIASION
I’m afraid I must insist, Mr.
Reston. This area typically isn’t
for foreign agents.
Ross moves back, hides his disappointment.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
You moved too soon. No need to be
impatient.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 80.
ROSS
(to Liaison and Ramonda)
...right.
Ross strolls towards the exit as the CLANKING continues. He
looks towards the ceiling, trying to track it.
ROSS (CONT’D)
How do you lot work in here with
that sound? Surely your superiors
have to be a way to dampen the
sound of your servers in here.
LEAD COMPUTER TECHNICIAN
(back to his work)
Not the servers. They still haven’t
fixed the bathroom upstairs.
Ah, that’s it! The clanking is coming from right about the
Lead Computer Technician.
SECOND COMPUTER TECH
We’ve put in three facilities
requests this week.
ROSS
No one moves slower than the paper
pushers, right?
The technicians nod. The government really does move slowly.
ROSS (CONT’D)
(holding the thumb drive)
Thanks for this. I’ll let MY
superiors know just how helpful
your team has been.
NSA LIASION
Thank you, Mr. Reston. Now if you
will excuse us, our guest will be
leaving now.
A123 INT. LOBBY - NSA FACILITY - MORNING A123
The NSA Liaison leads Ross back to the lobby. She looks a
little peeved, but honestly she’s over it.
NSA LIASION
Best of luck in catching
“Spymaster”. Honestly, it sounds
more exciting then what we usually
do here.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 80A.
ROSS
I’ll make sure to let you know when
we apprehend him. Maybe we’ll have
dinner to celebrate, Debbie.
NSA LIASION
I’d like that... Clive.
She walks away as Ross’ face falls. Ross drops his accent.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
The laptop remains a problem, Ross.
ROSS
It’s as good as done.
Ross walks up to the SECURITY GUARD.
ROSS (CONT’D)
Excuse me. Where’s your loo?
B123 INT. RESTROOM - NSA FACILITY - MORNING B123
Ross opens the door, pushing aside an out of order sign. The
clanking is LOUDEST in here.
ROSS
The kimoyo bead will transmit
through concrete, right?
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Of course.
ROSS
Apologies for this.
Ross walks to the far stall. He approaches the stall, takes
off the kimoyo beads, drops them into the toilet and flushes.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Did I just hear a toilet flush?
ROSS
The steel pipes should amplify the
signal from the bead.
A pause...
RAMONDA (O.S.)
(surprised)
Interfacing for a second time.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 80B.
ROSS
Told you.
Ross leans against the restroom wall.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Smart work planting that thumb
drive. You would have made a
magnificent War Dog.
ROSS
Being a spy isn’t all it’s cracked
up to be.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
It’s finished. And the laptop
itself.
ROSS
Now that it’s worthless, they’ll
kick it back to the CIA. I can
switch out the rig with a dummy
laptop in evidence lockup. Should
have it by tomorrow.
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Thanks you, Everett.
Ross flushes the toilet again.
ROSS
You’ll have to send a real War Dog
to track down the beads from the
sewage facility. I have to go haul
a British spy out of my trunk.
Ross exits.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 81.
124 OMITTED 124
125 OMITTED 125
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 82.
Scene 33 - Mission to Talocan
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 7
Shuri paces while she speaks with a dubious Riri.
SHURI
When Namor says yes, we have to be
ready. Can you do it?
RIRI
So we can end up out in the middle
of the ocean somewhere? Nope.
(off Shuri’s look)
Can you even accomplish what you
promised him?
SHURI
What he needs done isn’t so
difficult. It’s what we need that
will take time...
(beat)
If I can get some raw vibranium, I
should be able to build an
amplifier for my kimoyo beads and
make a homing signal.
RIRI
Will anyone get it from down here?
SHURI
If they’re close enough to us.
Riri shakes her head.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 83.
RIRI
I should’ve listened to Natalie and
went to Howard. Hit a couple of
real parties. Stomped the yard.
Shuri sighs.
SHURI
Do you want to be down here
forever?
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 84.
On cue, Namor and Namora emerge from the pool.
NAMOR
I have considered your offer,
Princess and accept. Namora will
supervise your activities.
Shuri looks at Riri who shrugs.
RIRI
Ok, let’s go.
127 INT. VISITOR'S QUARTERS - CAVE SYSTEM - DAY - LATER 127
Namora watches as GLOWING VIBRANIUM ORE is brought to Shuri
and Riri who work with an assortment of tools under the
purview of FOUR OTHER TALOCANIL WARRIORS as well.
Riri assists Shuri as she welds and shapes the raw vibranium
into a FIBER OPTIC LIGHT AMPLIFIER.
SERIES OF SHOTS:
Shuri covertly slips some raw vibranium into her pocket.
Riri distracts the TALOCANIL GUARDS as Shuri uses the parts
to create a KIMOYO BEAD AMPLIFLYER.
Namora approaches, gazing over their shoulders. Shuri deftly
hides the bead.
Riri hones the vibranium sphere with a Talocanil welding tool.
SHURI
How old were you when you built
your first machine?
RIRI
Three. My stepdad was a mechanic.
(beat)
He wanted to build airplanes but it
never worked out. I would follow
him to his garage. He’d just give
me some tools and let me work it
out.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 85.
SHURI
It’s been a while since I picked up
a hammer.
RIRI
Why?
SHURI
I have a staff for that.
Riri looks at her.
A128 EXT. BEACH - TULUM - YUCATAN - DUSK A128
Nakia stands on the beach, a SKIRMISHER VEHICLE hovers next
to her. She stares at the ocean when her Kimoyo Bead chirps.
She turns and looks back toward the cliff.
128 EXT. CENOTE ENTRANCE - YUCATAN - DUSK 128
Nakia approaches the snake mouthed entrance to the cliff-side
CENOTE that we saw in the flashback.
Wearing a GREEN WAKANDAN DIVING SUIT, Nakia sends the
SKIRMISHER VEHICLE into the water.
Nakia observes a PROJECTION of the CAVE SYSTEM underneath the
cenote from her Kimoyo Bead. After spotting a LOCATOR PIN,
she radios Queen Ramonda via Kimoyo bead. *
NAKIA *
Queen mother, I think I have found *
where she is being held. Permission *
to proceed? *
B128 INT. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - SKY B128*
Ramonda consider’s Nakia’s words before responding. *
RAMONDA *
Retrieve the princess. By any means *
necessary. I’ll attempt to draw *
Namor out. *
A129 OMITTED A129
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 85A.
129 INT. WATER - CENOTE - DUSK 129
Nakia swims through a sheet of cloudy water and emerges in a
vast body of beautiful, clear water.
The SKIRMISHER VEHICLE closes around Nakia and a HELMET forms
around her head. In her heads up display, she views currents.
Motoring toward a massive current, upon entry, Nakia is SPEED
BOOSTED AWAY.
130 INT. VISITOR’S QUARTERS - CAVE SYSTEM - NIGHT 130
Namor observes as Shuri approaches with the FIBER OPTIC LIGHT
AMPLIFIER while Riri hides the other two.
SHURI
We have to attach it to the Sastun.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 86.
131 EXT. NAMOR’S TEMPLE - TALOCAN - LATER 131
Namor and Namora lead Shuri and Riri (both in atmospheric
diving suits) and SEVERAL TALOCANIL SOLDIERS toward the
temple. Riri gapes, astonished by the city around them.
Both Riri and Shuri notice undersea FIBER OPTICS CABLES leading
to the sastun.
RIRI
You see that?
SHURI
The fiber optic cables?
RIRI
Bet they’re hacking into them. That
has to be how they found me.
Shuri finds that interesting and cuts her a look.
132 INT. NAMOR’S TEMPLE - TALOCAN - DAY - NIGHT 132
Namor, Namora and Attuma observe as Shuri connects the fiber
optic light amplifier to the fiber optic kelp of the sastun
under the watch of Riri and Talocanil scientists.
Completing the task, Shuri swims to Namor, blown away by the
beauty of the temple. The roof pedals are closed.
NAMOR
Let us watch the sastun rise.
She nods.
Scene 34 - Alliances and Ultimatums
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
Shuri’s ENHANCED SASTUN RISES up out of the petal structured
roof of the temple, emitting a beautiful bright white light.
A SERIES OF SHOTS as Talocanil Civilians tethered to kelp
“beds” wake up to witness the ENHANCED SASTUN SHINNING
BRIGHTER THAN EVER BEFORE.
Namor is wonderstruck as he watches it beam over the temple
with Shuri casting SHADOWS.
TALOCANIL CIVILIANS emerge from their homes to gaze upon the
light in amazement. Shuri looks at Namor who is deeply moved.
NAMOR
Would you still like to see the garden?
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 87-88.
Namor smiles, smitten and they swim off as Riri watches.
134 EXT. TALOCANIL GARDENS - TALOCAN - DAY 134
Namor and Shuri swim through vast rows of kelp, seaweed,
Weber Azul plant and underwater maize. Namor runs his hand
across the corn as Shuri marvels at the gardens and they
continue.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 89.
A134 INT. NAMOR'S MEMOROBILIA ROOM - CAVE SYSTEM - DAY A134*
Namor and Shuri sit at the memorabilia hut stairs. *
NAMOR *
You are the first person of the *
surface to come to Talocan. *
(beat) *
Please take this as a token of our *
gratitude. *
Namor ties the bracelet on Shuri’s wrist. *
SHURI *
I admire what you have built here, *
and what you have done for your *
people. But as princess of Wakanda, *
I will not stand by as you *
slaughter that young woman. It *
isn’t right. My brother made the *
decision that Wakanda would no *
longer hide, would no longer turn *
its back to brutality and tyranny. *
Together, we must find a way of *
moving forward without taking her *
life. *
NAMOR *
It’s no longer about the scientist. *
For centuries the surface nations *
have conquered and enslaved each *
other over resources. Since the day *
I buried my mother, I have prepared *
my people for the time they would *
come for us. That machine was the *
sign that the time is now. I need *
to know if Wakanda is an ally or an *
enemy. There is no in between. *
SHURI *
You want to wage war on the entire *
world? That is madness Namor. *
NAMOR *
Is it? There isn’t a nation on the *
surface that wouldn’t plunder *
Wakanda if given the chance. If we *
form an alliance, we can protect *
each other by striking them first. *
And when the threat of these *
nations has been eliminated... The *
scientist will be returned to *
Wakanda, where she will live out *
the rest of her days. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 89A.
SHURI *
And if Wakanda does not accept *
this. *
NAMOR *
Then the scientist dies, and *
Wakanda will be the first of the *
surface nations to fall. *
SHURI *
You’re not serious. *
NAMOR *
You are the only nation with *
knowledge of us. And even without *
the Black Panther, Wakanda is the *
only surface nation with the power *
of vibranium. *
(beat) *
I don’t want it to come to this. *
But I will not hesitate. *
Shuri thinks on this. *
Namora rises from the water in front of the steps. *
NAMORA *
K’uk’ulkan, you have been summoned. *
NAMOR *
I heard you that night, with your mother at the river. You *
said you wanted to burn the world. Let us burn it together. *
B134 EXT. BEACH - NOSY NATO - MADAGASCAR - DAY B134
Ramonda waits on the beach staring out towards the water, but
silently, Namor appears behind her.
NAMOR
Do you have news for me, Queen?
RAMONDA
It is done. Return Shuri to me at
once.
Namor studies her, dubious.
NAMOR
All plans for the detector have
been destroyed?
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 89B.
RAMONDA
We wiped the laptop before the
American authorities could glean
any information from it.
NAMOR
How can I be sure you are telling
the truth?
RAMONDA
I would not risk my daughter’s life
by lying.
(beat)
And I ask that you return the
student as well. She is innocent.
NAMOR
That is big a request from someone
with no leverage. The scientist is
only alive because of your
daughter’s kindness. She will be
executed once the Princess is
returned.
RAMONDA
It is in both our interests that
the world not acquire vibranium. We
will keep her in Wakanda.
Namor doesn’t bother to respond.
NAMOR
I will verify your claim.
RAMONDA
How long will that take? It’s been
five days.
(alt)
I haven’t see her in days.
NAMOR
It will take as long as it takes. I
know where to find you, Queen.
Ramonda watches Namor head back into the sea.
Scene 35 - Escape from the Talocanil Cave
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Riri watches Shuri pacing, visibly pensive. TWO TALOCANIL
WARRIORS stand guard in the cave.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 89C.
RIRI
Are you going to tell me what
happened?
SHURI
I’m thinking.
RIRI
It looked like you guys were
floating off on a date.
Shuri cuts her a look.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 90.
SHURI
That was no date. He wants go to
war with the surface and asked for
my help.
(beat)
It wouldn’t be long before nuclear
weapons were being launched into
the oceans which would be very bad
for everyone.
RIRI
We need to get the hell out of this
cave. I knew that bead idea
wouldn’t...
When suddenly the TWO TALOCANIL WARRIORS are besieged by a *
FLURRY OF VICIOUS STRIKES from an unseen foe. *
RIRI (CONT’D) *
What the hell? *
Made quick work of, the Talocanil lay motionless on the *
ground as... NAKIA DE-CLOAKS wearing high-tech armor and *
holding RING BLADES. *
SHURI *
Nakia? How... *
RIRI *
Is she Wakandan? *
SHURI *
It’s complicated. *
NAKIA *
Princess! Let’s go. *
Nakia hands Shuri and Riri WAKANDAN REBREATHERS and they *
follow her out down a hallway. *
AA135 INT. VISITORS QUARTERS - CAVE SYSTEM AA135*
GUARD 2 stands next to Riri, adjacent to Riri’s hammock. *
Shuri stands next to GUARD 1. *
Nakia walks in and takes aim at TALOCANIL GUARD 1, then at *
TALOCANIL GUARD 2, who quickly grabs Riri and holds her spear *
to her throat. *
NAKIA *
(Maya with subtitles) *
Drop your weapon! *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 90A.
GUARD 2 *
(Maya with subtitles) *
Kill the princess. *
GUARD 1 starts to slowly reach for a knife behind her back. *
Nakia sees this and points her gun at GUARD 1. *
NAKIA *
(Mayan with subtitles) *
Don’t move. *
(English) *
Shuri come with me. *
SHURI *
Wait. *
RIRI *
Please. *
Nakia turns her gun back to GUARD 2. *
NAKIA *
(Mayan with subtitles) *
Let her go and no one has to die. *
GUARD 2 *
Now! *
Guard 2 makes a move to stab Riri and Nakia shoots Guard 2. *
GUARD 1 *
NOOOOO! *
Guard 1 lunges at Shuri but Nakia shoots her too. *
SHURI *
No! *
NAKIA *
Are you okay princess. *
SHURI *
Yes. *
Shuri looks down at GUARD 1 who is alive but barely clinging *
to life. She has been hit in her stomach. *
Shuri panics. She knows what this means. She turns to Nakia. *
SHURI (CONT’D) *
Give me your beads. *
(beat) *
You don’t understand, this will *
mean war. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 90B.
NAKIA *
Shuri we have to go. *
RIRI *
Hey I don’t know who this lady is, *
but we need to listen to her. *
SHURI *
Give me your beads War Dog I *
command you as your princess. I can *
save her. *
NAKIA *
Shuri I hit her with a sonic round. *
There is no saving her. We have to *
leave now or we’ll all be joining *
her. *
Riri looks on in shock. Nakia grabs Shuri and they head *
towards the exit. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 91.
A135 OMITTED A135*
Scene 36 - Return to Wakanda
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
Exiting an underwater cave wearing rebreathers, Shuri, Riri
and Nakia swim out into the darkness of the open sea.
Shuri and Riri try to find their bearings. Shuri looks at
Riri and nods. Riri gives a nod back and a thumbs up. Nakia
climbs into her SKIRMISHER and Shuri and Riri hold onto the
vehicle as it propels off into the distance.
A136 EXT. OPEN OCEAN - DAY A136
Nakia’s skirmisher surfaces, along with Shuri and Riri. Nakia
clicks her kimoyo bead.
The RTF de-cloacks above them and beams them up.
B136 I/E. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - DAY B136
Griot pilots the ship while Ramonda watches Nakia, Riri, and
Shuri enter the RTF.
Ramonda and Shuri embrace, reunited.
Nakia looks to Riri and motions for them to give them space.
RAMONDA
Did they hurt you?
Shuri shakes her head. Ramonda looks to Nakia.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Thank you.
(beat)
Return us to Wakanda at once.
Ramonda clocks Nakia.
RAMONDA (CONT’D)
Unless.
NAKIA
No. It would be good to see home
again.
Ramonda nods.
GRIOT
Setting a path for Wakanda.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 91A.
Ramonda smiles at the thought of this.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 92.
137 OMITTED 137
138 OMITTED 138
139 OMITTED 139
A140 INT. VISITOR’S QUARTERS - CAVE SYSTEM - NIGHT A140
Namor and Namora enter the room holding corn and drinking
chocolate.
NAMOR
Princess! Scientist! We brought
fresh crops from today’s yield.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 93.
Namor rounds the corner to notice Shuri and Riri are missing.
He hears the gasps of a Talocanil guard. Namora rushes to the
guards’ side, but it’s too late.
Namor runs to the side of a guard who is gasping, mortally
wounded. They speak in Maya.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
What happened, my child?
TALOCANIL GUARD (SUBTITLE)
...the Wakandans. They came for her.
(beat)
K k’uk’ulkan... can you save me?
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
Relax child.
The Talocanil Guard dies in Namor’s hands.
NAMORA (SUBTITLE)
They came while you spoke to the
Queen? We should not have trusted
her.
Namor seethes, his anger building as she continues.
NAMORA (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
The Princess has seen our home.
What is stopping them from coming
for Talocan now?
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
We will. I promised my mother that
I would never allow a single
Talocanil to be killed again.
Namor turns to Namora, seeing blood red.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
Our people invoke my name when they
pray for protection. His death will
not go unpunished.
(beat)
Gather the city.
B140 I/E. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - DAY B140
Shuri talks with Ramonda and Nakia.
RAMONDA
A city?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 93A.
RIRI
It was more like a country.
SHURI
It could have been a hundred miles
from the cave you found us in,
could have been several thousand.
RAMONDA
So we have no chance of finding
them. And they know how to find us.
SHURI
It is only a matter of time before
they come back.
RIRI
They have access to information.
Anything that is online is
transmitted through fiber optic
cables connecting the contents via
the bottom of the ocean. They’ve
found a way to hack into that.
That’s probably how they found me
at M.I.T...
SHURI
Wait. Where is Okoye? Have you
heard from her? Did she make it
home?
RAMONDA
Okoye is alive.
SHURI
There is a but, coming. I can feel
it.
RAMONDA
She is no longer General of
Wakanda’s armies.
Nakia snaps around at this.
SHURI
You’re not serious.
RAMONDA
She came back to Wakanda without
you.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 93B.
SHURI
We were ambushed by superhuman
merpeople, mother. You have to
reinstate her.
RAMONDA
She argued to send you on that
mission. You weren’t ready.
(beat)
What is done is done.
GRIOT
Approaching the Wakandan Border.
Shuri steps away from Ramonda and approaches the cockpit
where Riri looks out wearing a blanket and sipping hot tea.
Nakia approaches.
NAKIA
This never gets old.
The RTF descends through the holographic impenetrable forest
and zips towards the Golden City.
Shuri looks down on the city.
SHURI
I need to get to my lab.
Scene 37 - Namor's Betrayal
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 9
Treading water beneath the throne are ATTUMA and NAMORA. They
stare up at the SATSUN above them, where NAMOR descends from
the blinding light, wearing his feathered headdress.
He sits on his MEGALODON SKULL THRONE. His eyes dark with a
hue of betrayal. On the surrounding walls, EELS SLITHER IN
AND OUT OF THE ETCHINGS.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
(in Maya)
Talocan’s security has been
violated. I was blinded by hope of
partnership. And I have compromised
all of us.
(MORE)
Salmon Rev. (09/18/21) 94.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE) (CONT'D)
(beat)
But Talocan will not move.
Attuma turns, surprised.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
We will not leave our city, K
k’uk’ulkan?
Namor cuts Attuma a look. Attuma turns back around.
NAMOR
Our ancestors were forced to leave
the Guatemalan highlands. They
settled on the shores of Zama until
we were forced to move into the
ocean. Talocan will not move again.
(beat)
We will show Wakanda what it is
like to have to move. When we are
done with them, they will never
think of approaching Talocan.
(beat)
Namora. Attuma. You, and twelve of
our best warriors will accompany me
to Wakanda. We will match bloodshed
with bloodshed.
141 OMITTED 141
AA142 OMITTED AA142
AB142 OMITTED AB142
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 95.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 96.
Scene 38 - Threats and Escapes
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
Okoye in casual clothing observes flowers at an outdoor
flower kiosk. She clocks 5 KINGSGUARD PATROLLING. The FLOWER
SHOP OWNER stares back.
FLOWER SHOP OWNER
General... can I help you with
anything?
OKOYE
Don’t call me that.
FLOWER SHOP OWNER
Nonsense. For all that you’ve done
for this country, we should be
calling you queen.
Okoye shrugs this off, and eyes the patrolling Kingsguard.
OKOYE
How long have the Kingsguard been
on patrol?
FLOWER SHOP OWNER
Since this afternoon. I think it
has something to do with the
princess.
NAKIA (O.S.)
Okoye.
Okoye turns to Nakia.
OKOYE
The Queen went to you. And you
brought her home?
NAKIA
Shuri is here now. And safe.
Nakia nods. Okoye and her embrace.
OKOYE (SUBTITLE)
Thank you.
Nakia clocks the Flower Ship Owner uncomfortably trying to
avoid staring.
NAKIA
Maybe we should go somewhere and
talk?
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 97.
OKOYE
I would like that.
(beat)
Where is the Princess now?
A142 INT. SHURI’S LAB - WAKANDAN DESIGN GROUP - DAY A142
A WDG LAB TECH checks Shuri’s vitals via Kimoyo Bead and
reads them on a display.
WDG LAB TECH
No signs of poison, blood Co2
levels are elevated.
SHURI
As to be expected.
WDG LAB TECH
You seem to be in better shape than
when you left.
Shuri removes the Kimoyo bead and the bracelet Namor gave her.
SHURI
Go, examine Riri Williams please.
She is with my mother.
The tech leaves and Shuri begins working on ways to weaponize
dehydration. After a moment, a WDG SCIENTIST accompanies
Aneka over to her.
ANEKA
Princess. Thank the ancestors for
your safe return.
SHURI
(clocking her uniform)
Did mother fire you as well?
ANEKA
No, I stepped down. It’s...
complicated. I just wanted to
return these.
Aneka extends her ENERGY DAGGERS toward Shuri. Shuri clocks
this but doesn’t take them.
SHURI
Keep them. You might need them.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 98.
Aneka clocks NAMOR’S MOTHER’S BRACELET, still on Shuri’s
wrist.
ANEKA
Where did you get that?
Shuri looks down and realize she never took off Namor’s gift.
She takes it off, contemplative, and sets it on a work
station.
SHURI
I don’t know how long we have
before Namor comes looking for me.
Or the American scientist.
ANEKA
Is it true that he has an
underwater empire?
SHURI
Yes. And...it is beautiful. But
Aneka, these people are incredibly
strong. They have to be, just to
survive the pressure of the ocean
depths.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 99.
Shuri observes a map of the Wakandan defense system.
SHURI (CONT’D)
And they know where we are.
B142 EXT. WAKANDAN RIVER BARRIER - DAY B142
RIVER TRIBE NAVY SOLDIERS guard a large bridge on a pier
overlooking the river. There is a sonic barrier that extends
to the sky.
A NAVAL SOLDIER next to the control panel notices something.
We see in his POV a Talocanil Siren.
C142 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY C142
Riri stands before Ramonda, who is seated at the throne. Ayo
watches.
RAMONDA
What do you think of Wakanda?
RIRI
I thought an underwater city would
take the cake, but the stories
don’t do this place justice.
(beat)
It’s great but I really would like
to go home.
AYO
You’ll need to be patient, for your
own safety.
RAMONDA
We’ll taken care of the trouble in
Boston. You’ll been cleared of any
involvement. When it is safe for
you to return your life will be
waiting for you.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 100.
RIRI
Can I at least call my mom?
RAMONDA
She is safe. At work. In Chicago.
AYO
We have Wakandans keeping watch on
her.
RIRI
Why? She doesn’t know anything.
RAMONDA
Yes and we would like to keep it
that way for now. I know you have
been through a lot. Even before the
abduction. We will make sure
nothing happens to your mother, and
you will be safe here.
Riri nods, unsure.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 101.
143 143
Scene 39 - Under Attack
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 9
M’BAKU converses with a FISHERMAN on the river below as he
and THREE JABARI WARRIORS keep watch over the bustling
neighborhood. People are celebrating, looking at news on
their Kimoyo Beads.
The Fisherman reacts to news on his Kimoyo Bead.
M’BAKU
What is the cause for celebration?
FISHERMAN
The princess has been brought home,
by the War Dog Nakia.
M’BAKU
Nakia? Daughter of Yaa?
The fisherman nods.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Glory to Hanuman. The spy saved
Wakanda once again. The Queen will
reward her with lifetime
banishment, I’m sure.
The fisherman and the Jabari laugh at this. Then, M’Baku
notices a commotion near the riverbank.
144 EXT. OPEN AIR MARKET - RIVERBANK - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - DAY 144
It’s a festive vibe. There are TABLES where MERCHANTS sell
food and other goods to WAKANDAN CIVILIANS.
IN THE RIVER several wooden boats begin to sway as the WATER
LEVELS rise and begin to lap over the bank, wetting the
ankles of surprised patrons.
145 EXT. BASHENGA’S COURTYARD - NORTH TRIANGLE - MOMENTS LATER 145
Nakia and Okoye sit together.
NAKIA
I didn’t want to take any chances.
So I shot them both. We didn’t
stick around long enough to know if
they got back up.
OKOYE
Good.
(beat)
(MORE)
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 101A.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
They were the strongest soldiers I
have ever faced. I should not have
taken her.
Nakia looks at Okoye closely.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
After T’Challa died. It felt like
we lost her too. I thought she
might appreciate serving Wakanda as
he did.
(beat)
But I realize I was doing too much.
Trying to take care of her. To take
care of the Queen. The country.
NAKIA
And you forgot to take care of
yourself.
OKOYE
I’ve never been much good at that.
(beat)
You running off without saying
anything hurt so much. But I missed
you.
NAKIA
I apologize for not being here to
mourn with you. He was King and
Black Panther to everyone here. But
to me he was something different.
(beat)
When he was taken from me, I had to
start over just so I wouldn’t
break. I couldn’t afford to keep
going as if nothing happened.
OKOYE
I just never thought we could lose
T’Challa that way. I was prepared
for his death in two ways. On the
battlefield and as an old man
surrounded by his grandchildren.
NAKIA
I would have liked that.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 102.
Then, Okoye hears a disturbance in the distance. The sounds
of people reacting to hydrobombs and flooding. She looks.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
What’s wrong?
Okoye starts back for the street with Nakia in tow.
146 EXT. NORTH TRIANGLE - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 146
Okoye and Nakia emerge from the courtyard to find a foot of
flowing water. WAKANDAN CIVILIANS are freaking out, trying to
get to higher ground.
Okoye sees a CITY ENGINEER sloshing through the water, heading
in the direction that it’s coming from. They approach him.
OKOYE
What’s going on?
CITY ENGINEER
We’re not sure. It looks like
something with the dams.
NAKIA
From this direction?
The engineer shrugs. She looks around for a beat, something
isn’t right. Okoye turns to Nakia.
OKOYE
We’re under attack.
Nakia’s eyes narrow.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 103.
Scene 40 - Attack on the Golden City
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
The River Tribe Elder enters with three Naval Officers,
approaches Ramonda.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
My Queen, we’ve lost contact with
the river shield blockade.
RAMONDA
Lost contact?
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
Yes and there are reports of flooding
throughout the city.
Ramonda thinks to herself.
RAMONDA
The Golden City is under attack.
Initiate emergency response
protocols. Evacuate the city.
(to Ayo)
Take the Dora to aid in targeted
military response.
AYO
Yes my Queen.
(to the Dora)
Phambili!
Ramonda turns to Riri who looks back at her terrified.
Ramonda looks down at the city through the windows. She
triggers her Kimoyo Beads.
RAMONDA
Shuri, where are you?
A147 INT. SHURI'S LAB - WAKANDAN DESIGN GROUP A147
Shuri and Aneka hustle towards Shuri’s LANDING PAD.
SHURI
I’m in the lab but I’m headed
towards the city.
RAMONDA (V.O.)
Shuri stand down. That is an order.
SHURI
I’m with Aneka, they’ll need air
support.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 104.
RAMONDA (V.O.)
Aneka do not let her leave the lab.
SHURI
(making crackling noises
with her mouth)
What’s that? You’re breaking up.
Love you. Bye.
Shuri hangs up the Kimoyo Bead and turns to Aneka.
ANEKA
You just hung up in the Queen of
Wakanda’s face.
SHURI
No, I just hung up in my mom’s
face... there’s a difference. You
coming with?
Aneka nods as the two board SHURI’S SUNBIRD.
B147 EXT. MT. BASHENGA - DAY - CONTINUOUS B147
SHURI’S SUNBIRD RISES out of the opening at the top of the
mine and zooms toward the GOLDEN CITY.
148 EXT. NORTH TRIANGLE - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 148
A muffled BURST is heard as a hydrobomb goes off, BLOWING OUT
THE SIDE OF A BUILDING and water geysers out, rushing down
the street.
Nakia and Okoye run toward the building only to HEAR another
hydrobomb ERUPT around a fork in the road. Okoye points.
OKOYE
Get everyone to high ground!
Nakia nods and runs off as water flows from that direction.
149 I/E. WAKANDAN HOUSE - NORTH TRIANGLE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 149
Filling up fast, a terrified WAKANDAN MAN is pinned under
collapsed ceiling DEBRIS.
WAKANDAN MAN
Help me!
Blue Rev. (05/29/21) 105.
Sloshing through, Nakia approaches the house and rushes in the
door.
WAKANDAN MAN (CONT’D)
Help!
NAKIA
Is anyone else inside?
The man shakes his head no and she frees him from the debris.
150 EXT. RIVER - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 150
A large wave of water builds up and capsizes the riverboats,
crashing water against a bridge, and splashing water up onto
the riverbank.
151 151
EXT. ELEVATED WALKWAY - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY
M’Baku sees this and BARKS to his WARRIORS, before taking a
running start, and DIVING INTO THE RIVERWATER BELOW.
152 EXT. RIVER WATER - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 152
M’Baku drops into the water, grabbing a WAKANDAN CIVILIAN.
A152 EXT. LANDING PAD - ROYAL PALACE - GOLDEN CITY – DAY A152
A large bank of SCARAB BEETLES are parked in a row. SEVERAL
WAKANDAN EMTS load into them.
B152 EXT. MOAT WATER - ROYAL PALACE - GOLDEN CITY - DAY B152
The MESOAMERICAN SIRENS from our opening suddenly surface,
treading water, and begin to sing and play OCARINAS.
C152 EXT. LANDING PAD - ROYAL PALACE - GOLDEN CITY – DAY C152
Hearing the siren song, the EMTS’ faces go slack and they all
walk for the edge, jumping into the moat!
153 OMITTED 153
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 106.
154 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY 154
Watching the EMTs, devastated, Ramonda triggers her Kimoyo
Bead.
RAMONDA
Griot.
GRIOT
(over comm)
Yes, Queen.
RAMONDA
Grant me remote access to the
emergency response fleet.
GRIOT
Right away, Queen.
Ramonda steps up on the mullion focuses in as a HOLOGRAPHIC
MAP OF THE CITY AND ITS VEHICLES appear in front of her. She
begins piloting the SCARAB BEETLES remotely herself. Riri
looks on in awe.
RIRI
Can I help?
Ramonda looks back at her.
RAMONDA
Yes. Come quickly...
Ramonda hands Riri Kimoyo Beads and Riri jumps up on the
mullion as well.
Scene 41 - Under Attack
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
M’Baku helps the Wakandan civilian he saved to the surface,
then goes back underwater to aide a JABARI WARRIOR in pushing
the capsized boat back upright.
The Jabari Warrior pulls himself up onto the boat as M’Baku
dips back below to help guide the vessel when something
catches his eye...
AN ORCA PASSES M’BAKU UNDERWATER WITH SEVERAL TALOCANIL
WARRIORS ATTACHED TO IT. WEARING A BANDOLEER FILLED WITH
HYDROBOMBS, NAMORA AND ANOTHER TALOCANIL WARRIOR SUDDENLY
PEAL OFF.
Giving chase, M’Baku pursues the TALOCANIL WARRIOR who is
closer, swimming as fast as he can.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 107.
156 OMITTED 156
157 OMITTED 157
158 EXT. NORTH TRIANGLE - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 158
Okoye helps CIVILIANS up onto buildings and houses when she
hears TWO MORE HYDROBOMBS EXPLODE in the distance behind her.
Okoye turns as a WAKANDAN KID comes running in the road,
pointing behind him, speaking in Xhosa.
WAKANDAN KID (SUBTITLE)
Help!
A DELUGE OF WATER from the explosions rushes right for the
child and Okoye races it, grabbing him just as the water hits.
Swept back down the street, hanging onto the boy, Okoye GRABS
the side of her GATE for dear life until the surge subsides.
159 I/E. WAKANDAN HOUSE - NORTH TRIANGLE - DAY 159
The double explosion causes WATER TO TORRENT IN through the
window. The FLOODING outside is above the door now.
Watching water pour in, Nakia and the Wakandan man are washed
back inside. Nakia helps the man toward the stairs and they
head up.
160 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY 160
Ramonda surveys the flooding, remote piloting scarab beetles.
Riri assists her.
RAMONDA
Ayo, scramble air support to root
out our attackers from above.
161 OMITTED 161
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 108.
162 EXT. LANDING PAD - ROYAL PALACE - THE GOLDEN CITY - DAY 162
Ayo, the Dora and Wakandan Kingsguard Pilots scramble to load
into Talon Fighters and other vehicles.
AYO
Yes, my Queen.
Spotting an EMT about to jump into the moat, Ayo flings the
man back and hurls a SONIC GRENADE into the water where it
EXPLODES sending the sirens flying.
Ayo climbs into her TALON FIGHTER with NOMBLE and takes off.
163 EXT. OKOYE’S HOME - NORTH TRIANGLE - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 163
Okoye helps the Wakandan Kid climb up onto her roof with her.
164 EXT. OKOYE’S ROOF - NORTH TRIANGLE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 164
Nakia waves from a roof diagonal to them. The Wakandan Man is
safely with her.
NAKIA
Ay!
Okoye nods. Several other CIVILIANS are on surrounding
rooftops being evacuated by SCARAB BEETLES.
Okoye surveys the utter devastation around them. The streets
are completely FLOODED. Then, daunted, she turns, spotting...
...ATTUMA, in the distance, standing atop the archway
entrance of Bashenga’s Courtyard.
A164 OMITTED A164
B164 EXT. OKOYE’S ROOF - NORTH TRIANGLE - DAY - CONTINUOUS B164
A SCARAB BEETLE approaches and we see Nakia, the Wakandan
Man, the Wakandan Kid and Okoye LEVITATED up to the craft by
their KIMOYO BEADS.
Pink Rev. (06/13/21) 109.
165 OMITTED 165
166 EXT. RIVER WATER - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 166
The Talocanil Warrior springs up onto a CATAMARAN with a
HYDROBOMB. Clocking his blue skin, the BOAT’S DRIVER cowers
backward as...
M’Baku climbs into the boat next and landing a SAVAGE BLOW
with his KNOBKIERRIE, knocks the warrior back into the river.
The hydrobomb lands in the boat where M’Baku and the Driver
stare at it, then...
M’BAKU
I will save us from this sorcery!
M’Baku grabs the HYDROBOMB and throws it overboard...
A166 INT. UNDERWATER - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - DAY - CONTINUOUS A166
We track the HYDROBOMB as it sinks... then ERUPTS.
167 EXT. RIVERBANK - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 167
A massive EXPLOSION OF WATER rapidly propels M’Baku’s boat
toward the palace, causing a CATASTROPHIC rise in the water
level.
168 EXT. STEP TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 168
A BUS is swept away in the flood water.
169 EXT. SKY - STEP TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 169
TWO DRAGON FIGHTERS lift the bus safely into the air with
cables.
170 OMITTED 170
171 OMITTED 171
172 OMITTED 172
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 110.
173 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY 173
Ramonda remote pilots scarab beetles like a maestro as Riri
continues to assist.
GRIOT
There are civilians in the North
Triangle that are in need of
evacuation, Queen.
RIRI
I’m on it.
174 EXT. LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 174
WAKANDAN CIVILIANS are running about in a panicked commotion.
In the midst of the pandemonium stands NAMOR, barefoot and
shirtless. Spear in hand. He’s at an abandoned CRAFT STAND
checking out the merchandise.
He takes a souvenir and starts toward the palace, his eyes
trained on the PALACE WINDOW. Namora speaks in Maya.
NAMORA (SUBTITLE)
Their defenses have been lured away
from the palace.
Namor nods.
175 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 175
Talon Fighters begin to rain down sonic fire on Talocanil
Warriors that are below.
Scene 42 - Namor Attacks
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 7
On the wooden boat, M’Baku spots Namora and Namor on the
shore. Expecting Namor to be more physically domineering,
M’Baku is underwhelmed.
M’BAKU
That’s him?
M’Baku jumps out and charges.
NAMORA
It is up to you now, K k’uk’ulkan.
Namora extends a CLUSTER of hydrobombs to Namor only to have
M’Baku’s KNOBKIERRIE swing at him baseball bat style!
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 110A.
Namor blocks M’Baku’s attack with his forearm at the last
second, SPLINTERING THE WOOD OF M’BAKU’S WEAPON.
M’Baku stares at his stick, dumbfounded. And looks up as
Namor lands a hard punch to his chest- breaking his wooden
chest-plate, and sending M’Baku flying back a city block.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 111.
M’Baku lands with the wind knocked out of him. He looks back
at Namor, awestricken by his strength.
A TALON FIGHTER unloads at Namora, she dives into the water,
dropping a HYDROBOMB. Grimacing, Namor jumps into the sky to
attack THREE DRAGONFLYERS that trail them.
177 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 177
Namor flies to the DRAGONFLYER, effortlessly cutting its tail
off. It goes down as TWO MORE DRAGONFLYERS AND THIER
KINGSGUARD PILOTS face off with him.
178 I/E. AYO’S TALON FIGHTER - DAY - CONTINUOUS 178
Ayo and Nomble see Namor and takes aim.
179 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 179
Namor EVADES the sonic rounds from the TALON FIGHTER.
180 I/E. AYO’S TALON FIGHTER - SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - 180
CONTINUOUS
AYO
He’s too quick! I can’t track him.
Grabbing both Talon Fighters, Namor HURLS them down, CRASHING
AYO’s TALON FIGHTER into Little River Town and the other into
a building.
181 EXT. ELEVATED WALKWAY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 181
Namor lands as SHURI’S SUNBIRD appears behind him.
182 I/E. SHURI’S SUNBIRD - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 182
Shuri and Aneka unload SONIC BLASTS on Namor who runs, diving
in the moat.
They GUN DOWN another TALOCANIL WARRIOR, before turning her
attention back to Namor.
183 I/E. MOAT WATER - ROYAL PALACE - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 183
Below the surface, Namor swims in CIRCLES as blasting away,
Shuri and Aneka struggle to get a bead on him.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 112.
Then, Namor suddenly darts up, driving his SPEAR through the
SUNBIRD’S COCKPIT WINDSHILD into the control panel.
184 I/E. SHURI’S SUNBIRD - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 184
Shuri and Aneka lose control as the system malfunctions and
CRASHING into the moat, the cockpit FILLS with water.
A184 I/E. OKOYE’S SCARAB BEETLE - SKY - DAY A184
Nakia and Okoye watch as Shuri’s Sunbird goes down.
OKOYE
Oh no...
Okoye’s kimoyo beads activate.
B184 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY - CONTINUOUS B184
Ramonda stands at the window, in shock. Riri by her side.
RIRI
Shit, he’s quick.
RAMONDA
Okoye. Shuri’s aircraft has been
shot down. Can you get to her?
C184 I/E. OKOYE’S SCARAB BEETLE - SKY - DAY C184
Okoye springs into action.
OKOYE
Yes, my Queen.
Commandeering the controls, Okoye pilots them toward the moat.
185 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 185
Namor flies to the Tribal Council windows, stares at Ramonda
and Riri.
186 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 186
Valiantly remote piloting the last SCARAB BEETLES in the
North Triangle to dry ground, Ramonda and Riri spot Namor
approaching through the glass. He eyes Riri angrily.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 112A.
Ramonda pulls Riri behind her, blocking his sight of her.
A187 EXT. LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY A187
M’Baku pulls Ayo and Nomble out of the Talon Fighter wreckage
and the Dora eye up at Namor, while M’Baku spots Namora’s
abandoned HYDROBOMB.
187 I/E. OKOYE’S SCARAB BEETLE - MOAT - DAY 187
Approaching the moat, then hovering above the water, Shuri and
Aneka are LEVITATED up to the craft by their KIMOYO BEADS.
They all eye toward the palace at the sight of Namor flying
in front of the Tribal Council windows.
188 OMITTED 188
189 OMITTED 189
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 113.
190 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - CONTINUOUS 190
NAMOR COCKS HIS SPEAR AND WITH A POWERFUL SWING BRINGS IT
DOWN ONTO THE WINDOWS OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL.
THE GLASS SPIDERCRACKS, BUT HOLDS.
191 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 191
Ramonda eyes Namor confidently - “not strong enough” as she
continues to pilot the beetles.
GRIOT
One minute until the last scarab
beetle is to safety.
Scene 43 - Namor Attacks
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 10
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
Namor smiles at Ramonda, then drops below.
A192 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY - CONTINUOUS A192
Ramonda and Riri eye out to see where Namor has gone. Ramonda
turns back to Riri.
RAMONDA
Go child!
Riri steps down the stairs and looks back at Ramonda.
RIRI
Wait what? And leave you here?
RAMONDA
Run.
B192 EXT. LANDING PAD - ROYAL PALACE - THE GOLDEN CITY - DAY B192
Moving toward the edge, Namor calls out in Maya.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
Namora, now!
Then, dives off into the MOAT below where Namora waits with
the CLUSTER of hydrobombs.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 113A.
C192 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS C192
Namor emerges holding THREE HYDROBOMBS in his right hand, his
spear in his left.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
(impossibly loud, in Maya)
CH'A TOH AJ TEPAL! (IMPERIOUS REX)
D192 OMITTED D192
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 114.
E192 EXT. LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY E192
M’Baku, Ayo and Nomble watch Namor.
F192 I/E. OKOYE’S SCARAB BEETLE - DAY F192
Shuri, Okoye, Nakia, Aneka and the civilians all eye up.
193 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY 193
We see on Ramonda’s HOLOGRAPHIC MAP that the scarab beetles
have all safely arrived just as...
194 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY - CONTINUOUS 194
Namor HURLS the hydrobombs at the Tribal Council windows. They
DECOMPRESS INTO WATER just before reaching the windows and...
195 INT. TRIBAL COUNCIL - ROYAL PALACE - DAY - CONTINUOUS 195
WATER CRASHES THE GLASS, FLOODING THE ROOM RAPIDLY, AND
BREAKING THROUGH THE GLASS FLOOR, SENDING RAMONDA AND RIRI
DOWN IN A RUSH OF WATER, GLASS AND FURNITURE.
A195 I/E. OKOYE’S SCARAB BEETLE - NORTH TRIANGLE - DAY A195
Shuri, Okoye, Nakia and Aneka witness the explosion,
horrified. Okoye races toward the landing pad.
B195 OMITTED B195
C195 EXT. LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAY C195
Seeing the explosion, M’Baku, Ayo and Nomble sprint toward
the palace, staggered.
196 INT. FLOODED LOWER LEVEL - TRIBAL COUNTIL ROOM - DAY 196
RAMONDA, unconscious SINKS DOWN to the level of the TIMBUKTU
STRUCTURE. She jolts back to consciousness and looks up to
the platform, then turns and sees Riri, floating lifelessly.
She swims to Riri and grabs her, then begins swimming towards
the top.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 115.
197 OMITTED 197
198 EXT. SKY - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 198
Seeing the Tribal Council room DESTROYED and sections of the
Royal Palace COLLAPSING, Namor is confident Riri and Ramonda
are dead.
NAMOR *
I came with only a few warriors. *
May your next ruler be wiser and *
not betray Talocan again. *
Joining Namora, Attuma and the remaining Talocanil, he dives *
back into the WATER, victorious as... *
199 EXT. LANDING PAD - GOLDEN CITY - DAY 199
Okoye lands. Shuri, Nakia, Okoye and Aneka run inside the
Tribal Council Room.
200 INT. FLOODED TRIBAL COUNCIL ROOM - ROYAL PALACE - DAY 200
Okoye and Nakia enter first... finding Riri laying on the *
platform and Ramonda floating in the water, face-down, as *
Namor floats outside the broken glass. *
Okoye races to pull Ramonda out as Nakia turns Riri over onto *
her back to check her vitals. *
NAMOR *
You did this! *
(beat) *
I came with only a few warriors. *
Okoye and Nakia use their kimoyo beads to try and resuscitate *
Riri and the Queen. Shuri and Aneka enter, and Okoye turns. *
OKOYE
(to Aneka)
Keep her back!
SHURI *
Mother! *
Aneka grabs Shuri who struggles to get past as Okoye does
chest compressions on Ramonda, fearing it’s already too late.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 115A.
NAMOR *
Bury your dead, mourn your losses. *
In one week’s time, I will return *
with my entire army. *
SHURI *
Let me go! Mama! *
Ayo, Aneka and M’Baku rush in as Ramonda remains *
unresponsive. *
NAMOR *
And you will either join us against *
the surface world, or we will wash *
Wakanda from the face of the *
planet. *
Namor turns and dives into the waterway that surrounds the *
Tribal Council building. As he hits the water - *
Riri jolts awake. Ramonda doesn’t.
SHURI
LET ME GO!
OKOYE *
Come on, my Queen. Wake up. *
Nakia moves to check the Queen’s vitals as Okoye continues to *
try to revive Ramonda, her eyes welling with tears, but she’s *
gone. M’Baku and Ayo enter seeing the scene as well. *
FADE TO:
A201 EXT. GOLDEN CITY - WAKANDA - NIGHT A201
Nightfall on the flooded golden city.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 116.
201 OMITTED 201
202 OMITTED 202
Scene 44 - Shuri's Grief
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Shuri walks towards the river holding a large weight. Nakia
and Okoye emerge from the forest behind her.
OKOYE
Shuri.
SHURI
Go away.
OKOYE
Shuri no.
Okoye takes a step towards Shuri, who lifts her arm revealing
her GAUNTLET, locked and loaded. She aims it at Okoye’s head.
SHURI
Leave me alone.
NAKIA
Shuri, don’t do this.
SHURI
Shut up, spy. Leave, like you
always do.
NAKIA
Not without you. Shuri you have so
much to live for.
SHURI
No I don’t! Everyone I love is
gone. All of them. I have nothing
left.
OKOYE
You have us.
SHURI
What am I to you? A job you are no
good at.
OKOYE
Shuri I...
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 116A.
SHURI
You swore to lay down your life to
protect my family... but they are
gone and you’re still here. If you
had any honor left, you would not
show your face.
This lands on Okoye. Okoye turns away and starts to leave,
Nakia tries to grab her but Okoye pulls away and heads back
off into the forest.
Shuri turns her attention to Nakia.
SHURI (CONT’D)
And you... you swore yourself to my
brother then ran off when we needed
you most.
NAKIA
You are right. But Shuri you can’t
do this. What would your mother
want of you? She lived her life for
you.
SHURI
It hurts too much. I can’t bear it.
NAKIA
You are strong. You have your
father in you. You brother in you.
Your mother.
SHURI
Then why can’t I feel them? Why
can’t I hear them? I want to hold
them. Feel their warmth. I want to
tell my mother how much she meant
to me. I prayed to Bast after
T’Challa died, I asked him to take
me before my mother. I let the
prayer comfort me. I let myself
believe the lies.
NAKIA
Don’t say that. Shuri. You have to
live. It’s what your mother wanted.
She told me as much. It’s what your
brother wanted. We need you.
Wakanda needs you. The word needs
you.
Shuri lowers the gauntlet. Nakia rushes to her and embraces
her.
Salmon Rev. (09/18/21) 117.
A203 OMITTED A203
B203 OMITTED B203
204 OMITTED 204
205 OMITTED 205
206 OMITTED 206
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 118.
207 EXT. SACRED GROVE - WAKANDA - DAY 207
Nakia, Shuri, Okoye, Ayo, Aneka, M’Baku, Riri and others
attend Ramonda’s funeral. Standing solemnly, they listen as
SOPE THE SHAMAN pours libations. She speaks in Xhosa.
SOPE (SUBTITLE)
We give thanks for the gift of
Queen Ramonda, daughter of Lumumba.
Granddaughter of Anathi, great
granddaughter of Unathi, great
great granddaughter of Zola, great
great great granddaughter of
Cebisa, great great great great
granddaughter of Unathi.
A stoic Shuri glances toward M’Baku.
Scene 45 - Mourning and Decision Making
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 7
Shuri and M’Baku are the only ones left. M’Baku approaches
the princess.
M’BAKU
Jabariland offers you their comfort
for your loss.
Shuri nods subtly, and waits for M’Baku to leave, he lingers.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
You must mourn her in accordance to
the rituals of your ancestors. Do
not bury yourself in your
technology. You will find no solace
there.
SHURI
I did not ask you for your advice,
Jabari.
M’BAKU
I am aware.
(beat)
But I promised your brother that I
would provide you with council, and
protection.
Shuri looks at M’Baku considering this revelation.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Your tribal elders have approached
me with a proposition.
(MORE)
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 118A.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
They wish to evacuate the city and
set up camp in Jabariland. What do
you think of this?
SHURI
What does it matter to you what I
think? I am but a child who scoffs
at tradition.
M’BAKU
The world has taken too much from
you, for you to still be considered
a child. You are the last surviving
member of Wakanda’s most powerful
family. If the Jabari are to remain
engaged in Wakandan politics, it is
in my people’s interest to know
which way your mind is leaning.
SHURI
The elders are desperate. The city
is vulnerable. If you provide them
with this, they will owe the Jabari
a great debt. There is nothing for
you to lose but space. And there
seems to be plenty of that to be
had in the mountains.
M’BAKU
And what of your heart, Princess?
Which way does your heart lean?
SHURI
I just buried the last person who
truly knew me. My heart was buried
with her. All I have now is a
thirst for vengeance. Now if you
will excuse me Lord M’Baku, I would
like to continue to think about how
I will go about taking it.
M’Baku nods and walks away.
Salmon Rev. (09/18/21) 119.
209 OMITTED 209
A209 EXT. RIVER WATER - LITTLE RIVER TOWN - GOLDEN CITY - DAYS A209
LATER
Four Wakandan Design Group technicians scour the wreckage of
Rivertown with protective gear, overseen by the WDG
SCIENTIST. They surround an object: the hydrobomb that Namora
dropped when they were attacked by Ayo during the flooding of
the Golden City.
The WDG scientist leans down gingerly to pick it up.
WDG TECH
Sir, are you sure that’s safe? How
do you know its not going to go
off?
WDG SCIENTIST
I don’t.
(beat)
We need to get this to the
princess.
CUT TO:
210 EXT. JABARILAND - DAY - DAYS LATER 210
WAKANDAN HABITAT STRUCTURES have been set up. SCARAB BEETLES
arrive with Golden City refugees.
Ayo, M’Bele and Nakia watch with compassion as families
settle in with the help of the Jabari and each other.
A210 OMITTED A210
211 OMITTED 211
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 120-121.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 122.
Scene 46 - Tribal Council Meeting and Okoye's Offer
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
M’Bele, Ayo, and Nakia enter to find the Wakandan Tribal
Elders and Zawavari meeting to discuss next steps. Jabari
Warriors and the Dora Milaje stand guard.
ZAWAVARI
We must do as Bast instructed, what
we have done for centuries. Every
day that passes without selecting a
ruler is a day wasted.
MERCHANT TRIBE ELDER
I agree. We have lost our Queen,
our city, we cannot lose our
rituals too.
MINING TRIBE ELDER
Warrior falls connects to the
river. Until we know how they got
in, we cannot guarantee the safety
of the ritual.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
We cannot wait to nominate a leader
just because the River Tribe cannot
keep our waterways safe.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
Our borders are your
responsibility, over land or water.
NAKIA
This is what he wanted.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
Who?
NAKIA
Namor. This is how you destabilize
a powerful nation. Remove the
leader and let the country descend
into infighting and chaos. I have
seen it done before
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Why do you care, War Dog? Are you
even Wakandan?
AYO
She is River Tribe, Wakandan to her
soul. She has never failed us,
which is more than I can say about
your soldiers.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 122A.
The Border Tribe Elder looks at Ayo in disgust, then leaves.
MINING TRIBE ELDER
Wait...
M’BAKU
Let him go. It is too crowded in
here as it is.
AYO
We must deal with Namor, before he
brings his warriors back here, or
worse, makes good on his pledge to
Shuri to attack the surface.
MERHCANT TRIBE ELDER
And how are we going to deal with a
man with that much power?
NAKIA
We have recovered one of their
weapons. Shuri is in the design
group working on new technology to
exploit any potential weaknesses.
M’BAKU
Glory to Hanuman. More technology.
Maybe I spoke too soon.
The elders think on this.
AA212 EXT. GRASSLAND - WAKANDAN BORDER REGION - DAY AA212
OKOYE RIDES ON HORSEBACK towards a figure in the distance.
ALSO ON HORSEBACK, THE BORDER TRIBE ELDER waits for her to
approach.
OKOYE
Mhlonistshwa...
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Finest daughter of the border... We
need to speak about future of
Wakanda. The elders fight for a
right to the throne, drawing straws
to decide who will get the honor of
being assassinated by Namor next.
OKOYE
And what do you believe should be
done?
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 122B.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Tradition dictates that we perform
the ritual at Warrior Falls.
(beat)
I want you to step forward on
behalf of the Border Tribe.
OKOYE
To become Queen?
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Yes.
OKOYE
Mholnistshwa, you must be joking.
Okoye puts the pieces together.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
It would have been your destiny,
had you not joined the Dora. I
simply want to place you back on
that path. My heart broke when you
took that oath.
OKOYE
That oath has been the honor of my
life, uncle. I never knew that it
was not what you wanted, but it was
all I ever wanted, and that was
what mattered to me.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
The events of recent years have
brought great shame on the Border
Tribe, Okoye. You can restore our
honor, by protecting Wakanda as its
true leader.
Okoye considers this.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER (CONT’D)
You have served that family as if
it were your own for years. What
has it brought you besides battle
scars and heart ache.
OKOYE
Mhlonistshwa, do not insult them.
No family has done more for our
nation. No family has given more.
It was the honor of my life to
serve them.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 122C.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
And still, they cast you aside.
Okoye thinks on this.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER (CONT’D)
No one has more support among the
people than you. Wakanda would be
proud to stand behind you.
OKOYE
And what of Shuri-
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
We cannot allow the whims of a
grieving woman sway the fate of our
nation. I advise that you lay low
as the drumbeat of war builds. When
the dust settles, you will be the
leader our country deserves.
Off of Okoye considering this...
A212 OMITTED A212
B212 OMITTED B212
213 OMITTED 213
214 OMITTED 214
A214 OMITTED A214
215 OMITTED 215
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 123.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125.
216 OMITTED 216
Scene 47 - Shuri's Call with Ross
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
Ross stands outside of the CIA HQ looking nervous. He hides *
his Kimoyo beads behind his phone and presses them, then *
holds the phone to his ear. *
INTERCUT WITH *
216B INT. SHURI’S LAB - DAY 216B*
Shuri stands on the plant level observing plants. *
GRIOT *
Princess, Everett Ross is calling *
you. *
SHURI *
Hello Everett. *
ROSS *
Shuri?! You’re okay. I was worried *
sick. I’ve been trying to reach the *
Queen. My higher ups are getting *
ready to do something drastic, and *
I need some type of direction to *
get them off your scent. Is she *
there? Can you put her on the *
phone. *
Shuri pauses. *
SHURI *
The Queen is dead. *
Ross is stunned. *
ROSS *
I’m sorry, what? *
SHURI *
I need you to keep your country at *
bay Ross. Do whatever it takes. *
Wakanda can not handle another *
conflict right now. *
Ross looks over his shoulder at VAL, poking her head out of *
the entrance to the building. She motions at her watch and *
beckons for Ross to hustle up. *
Shuri hangs up. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125A.
Leaving Ross to look at his phone. He starts off back off *
towards the building. *
Scene 48 - Building A Plan
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
Ross and Val sit across from the US SECRETARY OF STATE and a *
NAVY OFFICER. The four look through virtual documents on the *
smart table. *
US SECRETARY OF STATE *
Queen Ramonda won’t sell any *
vibranium to us, they aren’t open *
to trading it, and now they are *
signaling that they don’t want us *
searching for it outside of their *
borders either. *
(beat) *
The President would like to go on *
the offensive against Wakanda. *
VAL *
What type of offensive? Imposing *
sanctions? *
The Secretary of State stares at her intensely. *
US SECRETARY OF STATE *
Destabilization. *
VAL *
Hmm. *
US SECRETARY OF STATE *
But he doesn’t want to go without *
your recommendation, and he doesn’t *
want to go blind. Do you have any *
information on any vulnerabilities *
the Queen may have? Or any intel on *
soft targets other than their *
outreach programs? *
VAL *
Special Officer Ross is our *
resident expert on the Kingdom. He *
had a relationship with the late *
King T’Challa. *
(beat) *
What do you think? *
ROSS *
I think attacking Wakanda would be *
a mistake. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125B.
US SECRETARY OF STATE *
Why? *
ROSS *
Because we don’t have any real *
justification for it. It wasn’t *
them in the Atlantic. We’ve *
recovered no evidence. *
US SECRETARY OF STATE *
How do you explain Boston, then. *
They abducted the young woman who *
built the machine. *
ROSS *
With all due respect, Riri Williams *
is a child prodigy who was running *
circles around every professor at *
MIT. The Wakandans were there to *
recruit her for their outreach *
programs, and you guys sent a SWAT *
TEAM, under the cover of night, to *
arrest the crown princess of an *
international superpower, and their *
general. What exactly did you think *
was going to happen? *
(beat) *
My sources are telling me there’s *
someone else out there. *
US SECRETARY OF STATE *
Another nation? *
ROSS *
I think so. You have to give me *
more time to investigate this *
properly, or we’re gonna end up at *
war with a country whose full power *
we know frighteningly little about. *
The US Secretary of State stares at Ross, then turns to Val. *
Ross and Val cut a look to each other. *
VAL *
I hate to say it, but I’m with Ross *
on this one. *
A217 INT. SHURI'S LAB - WAKANDAN DESIGN GROUP - DAY A217
Shuri examines NAMORA’s HYDROBOMB and looks up at the HELIX
SCREEN DISPLAY where an image of Okoye is on screen.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125C.
SHURI
Any sign of Okoye?
GRIOT (V.O.)
Sadly no. I think her Kimoyo beads
have been turned off.
Riri is escorted in by a WDG Scientist. The scientist leaves
them.
SHURI
How is Jabariland? Are you staying
warm out there?
RIRI
Back home we wear shorts in that
kind of weather.
Riri clocks the HYDROBOMB.
RIRI (CONT’D)
Is that one of those things?
SHURI
Yes. I am still trying to
understand the science behind it.
(beat)
It’s genius. Somehow it is able to
create a violent chemical reaction
that converts the air around it to
water. Wakanda needs to settle
things with Talocan, and that
starts with learning everything we
can about them.
Riri, uncomfortable takes a beat, then.
RIRI
I’m so sorry about your mom...
Shuri puts her hand up to stop her.
RIRI (CONT’D)
Listen, I know you called for me,
but I have something I wanted to
ask you.
SHURI
It’s not safe for you to go home
yet, Riri.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125D.
RIRI
That’s not it. I watched a bunch of
your planes try to hit Namor, but
none of them were quick enough.
(beat)
I can build a suit that is. And I
want to fly it.
Shuri is stunned by this.
SHURI
My mother died saving your life.
I’m not putting you back into the
line of fire.
RIRI
It’s my choice. Wakanda protected
me, as if I was one of your own.
Least I can do is return the favor.
Moved, Shuri nods.
SHURI
I’ll let my staff know to get you
whatever you need. But I need
something in return. I want you to
teach me all about combustion
engines, petroleum, and everything
else you use to pollute the
atmosphere.
(beat)
I think I may be able to weaken
Namor through exposure to extreme
heat.
Riri considers as Shuri picks something up off of a nearby
table.
RIRI
Bet. But even weakened, he’s gonna
still be a problem. He was flinging
those jet things around like
frisbees.
Shuri turns NAMOR’S MOTHER’S BRACELET over in her hand.
SHURI
The Black Panther would stand a
chance.
Riri sees the bracelet - puts two-and-two together.
RIRI
When do we start?
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125E.
SHURI
Immediately.
Scene 49 - Shuri's Revenge Plan
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Shuri enters and turns on the lights, revealing the 3D
Printers and plants we recognize from the prologue.
She looks down, and we see she is holding NAMOR’S MOTHER’S
BRACELET.
She sighs.
SHURI
Okay Griot...guess we’re back in
business.
(beat)
Let’s start by running a
comparative analysis between the
Heart-Shaped-Herb and the fibers
from this bracelet. Since both were
grown from vibraniun-rich soil,
they may share some base-level
similarities we can exploit.
GRIOT
As you wish, Princess.
SHURI
And upload my brother’s DNA.
A218 BEGIN MONTAGE A218
Shuri works, analyzing a double helix model. Holograms, dirt,
bioluminescent plants. While... *
On a different level, Riri builds her new Ironheart Suit.
A218 INT. SHURI’S LAB - NIGHT A218*
We meet Okoye and Shuri in mid conversation. *
OKOYE *
Shuri... I can’t do this. *
I fight in combat sanctioned by the *
throne of Wakanda, with traditional *
weaponry. I do not know how to *
fight like this. Besides I am a *
civilian now. I put down my spear. *
SHURI *
I have built you a better one. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 124-125F.
OKOYE *
Does the color match this repulsive *
design? *
We reveal them standing before the completed MIDNIGHT ANGELS *
suit. *
SHURI *
Yes. *
Okoye contemplates. *
OKOYE *
What is it that this abomination is *
called again? *
SHURI *
The Midnight Angel prototype. *
(beat) *
Pull your head out of your ass *
Okoye. You swore an oath to *
Wakanda. This could help us even *
the odds. If I call you, I need you *
to be ready. *
Okoye thinks for a beat. *
OKOYE *
How many of these have you built? *
SHURI *
Two, why? *
Okoye plots. *
END MONTAGE
B218 OMITTED B218
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 126.
C218 OMITTED C218
Scene 50 - The Heart-Shaped Herb
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Shuri stares at a helix: it’s complete, and green! She’s in
shock.
SHURI
Griot. What is the confidence rate?
GRIOT
98.7% Princess.
The good news almost knocks Shuri back, she walks over to the
3D BIOPRINTER, but hesitates.
GRIOT (CONT’D)
Would you like me to print the
file?
Shuri stalls more when.
NAKIA (O.S.)
Shuri...
Shuri turns to see Nakia.
SHURI
Griot! I thought you said my
security system was War Dog
proof...
GRIOT
I don’t recall saying that it was
Nakia daughter of Yaa proof.
Nakia smiles.
NAKIA
I just wanted to check in on you.
SHURI
I’m fine. Why haven’t you gone back
to Haiti? You don’t have to stay
here for me.
NAKIA
It is not that easy. I am still
connected to Wakanda.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 126A.
Shuri thinks on this. Nakia eyes the GREEN DNA HELIX.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
Is this what you have been up to?
SHURI
Yes.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 127.
SHURI (CONT’D)
The last time I tried to recreate
the Heart Shaped Herb was the day
T’Challa died.
NAKIA
And you have done it now?
SHURI
It seems that way. But I’ll know
for sure soon enough.
(beat)
If it fails, I don’t know how we
will have a shot at defeating Namor
and his army. If it works, it means
I was a year too late to save him.
Nakia empathizes with Shuri’s ambivalence.
NAKIA
T’Challa was destined to be with
the ancestors. But you have a
chance now to restore Wakanda’s
protector. It would be the greatest
gift since Bashenga’s discovery.
Shuri takes this in and takes a deep breath.
SHURI
I’m happy I don’t have to do this
alone.
Nakia nods as Shuri reaches for the button. Looks at Nakia,
then pushes it.
NAKIA
How do you know if it works?
SHURI
If it glows.
The printer finishes and the women watch for a beat, when
suddenly a subtle purple glow emanates from the completed
herb.
The women rejoice.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 128.
219 OMITTED 219
220 INT. SHURI’S LAB - WAKANDAN DESIGN GROUP - DAY - LATER 220
Nakia mixes up a Heart Shaped Herb concoction as Shuri lays
on an examination table. Riri looks on.
NAKIA
Are you sure you don’t us to bury
you?
SHURI
No. If I go into cardiac arrest, I
want you to have access to my
chest.
RIRI
Cardiac arrest? She’s joking right?
Nakia looks back at Riri, deadpan, then removes her Kimoyo
beads. She places them on her Shuri’s chest.
Nakia pours the liquid into Shuri’s mouth.
NAKIA
Camagu.
Shuri’s veins begin to form a purple sub dermal glow. Her
eyes dart back and forth.
A221 INT. FLOODED LOWER LEVEL - ANCESTRAL PLANE - TIMELESS A221
Shuri awakens UNDERWATER and panicking, flails before gaining
her bearings and swimming to the top.
Scene 51 - Revelation in the Ancestral Plane
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- Plot: 9
- Characters: 10
- Dialogue: 9
Shuri climbs out of the water, breaths deep and looks around.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 129.
Across the room, the throne is facing the window. She walks
around to see who is seated there.
SHURI
Mother?
Shuri’s face twists in horror as it’s revealed to be
KILLMONGER.
SHURI (CONT’D)
N’Jadaka!
KILLMONGER
Cousin...
Shuri staggers back. Does a double take.
SHURI
(to herself)
This can’t be right. T’Challa saw
Baba.
(to Killmonger)
How did I end up with you?
KILLMONGER
How, is never as important, as why.
Shuri takes this in as Killmonger steps off the throne.
KILLMONGER (CONT’D)
You chose me.
SHURI
That’s impossible! I would never
choose you.
KILLMONGER
Why did you take the herb?
SHURI
So I can see my family.
Killmonger’s eyes appear deeply remorseful.
KILLMONGER
That’s bullshit. You don’t believe
in the ancestral realm, do you?
SHURI
No.
Killmonger nods.
Goldenrod Rev. (08/03/21) 129A.
KILLMONGER
So why did you take it? You aint
gotta lie to me.
SHURI
So I could become strong.
KILLMONGER
Strong, to do what?
SHURI
So that I may kill the man who
murdered my mother.
Killmonger smiles.
KILLMONGER
We are more alike than you think. I
took it to avenge my ancestors,
too.
SHURI
You took it for yourself and burned
the rest. You were afraid of that
you would be replaced. You’re a
coward.
Killmonger sits with this.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 130.
KILLMONGER
I had the courage to do what nobody
else would to change Wakanda. How
many people like your scientist did
Wakanda protect before I took the
throne? Cowards... they were the
panthers that came before me, and
before your brother.
Flames emerge in the structures around the room.
SHURI
Don’t speak of my brother. It’s
because of you he’s dead. You
destroyed the herb and left us with
no protector. Then Namor struck and
killed my mother. Their blood is on
your hands.
KILLMONGER
No. That ain’t on me. Don’t take
that away from her. Your mother
sacrificed her life to protect a
young girl from the lost tribe.
Your father was a coward. He
would’ve let that girl die. Your
brother was too noble, he let the
man that murdered your father live.
(beat)
And here you stand. Are you gonna
be noble like your brother? Or take
care of business, like me.
SHURI
I am not my brother. I will close
Namor’s eyes for good.
Killmonger smiles. The flames rage around the room.
KILLMONGER
We’ll see...
Shuri ponders this.
Scene 52 - The Return of the Black Panther
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 10
- Dialogue: 9
Snapping upright, Shuri YELLS as if awakening from a night
terror. Nakia and Riri stare back at her.
NAKIA
Are you okay? What did you see?
Shuri isn’t. She’s hurt. Feels like a failure.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 130A.
SHURI
...None of them came to me. Not
baba, my mother or T’Challa.
NAKIA
Who came to you?
Shuri looks to Nakia, but says nothing.
SHURI
No one.
Shuri starts to violently pace.
SHURI (CONT’D)
The ancestors abandoned me.
NAKIA
They would never.
SHURI
Well the herb didn’t work then.
NAKIA
Shuri calm down.
SHURI
Don’t tell me to calm down! I did
everything I was supposed to do.
The herb, the ritual, and they
still did not come!
Overcome with rage, Shuri BRUTALLY PUNCHES a MANNEQUIN
dressed in a DORA UNIFORM with predatory eyes.
THE MANNEQUIN GOES FLYING!
RIRI
Shit!
(looks at Shuri)
I guess that part worked.
Shuri looks down at her hands.
NAKIA
I think you should work on building
a new suit.
A222 INT. SHURI’S LAB A222*
Shuri, wearing a compression suit, stands before two tables. *
A GOLD NECKLACE sits on one table. Three BLACK PANTHER *
HELMETS sit on the other. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 130B.
Her father, T’Chaka’s gold trimmed helmet, her brother *
T’Challa’s silver trimmed helmet, and her gold and silver *
trimmed helmet. *
She puts on the necklace and activates it, triggering *
VIBRANIUM NANITES to cover her body, forming a NEW BLACK *
PANTHER SUIT, sans Helmet. *
She turns to her helmet, lifts it and stares at it for a *
beat. The helmet then dissolves to vibranium nanites in her *
hand, and forms around her head. *
*
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 131.
223 EXT. CAPITAL BUILDING - JABARILAND - WAKANDA - DAY 223
Wakandan refugees go on about their lives, when one looks up
into the sky at something.
A224 INT. CAPITAL BUILDING - JABARILAND - WAKANDA A224
M’Baku and the Tribal Elders and Zawavari are mid-meeting
when M’Baku looks up. The elders’ eyes follow his to see, THE
BLACK PANTHER, perched atop a JABARI TOTEM, silhouetted
against the sky.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
The Black Panther Lives.
The Black Panther leaps down into the floor between the
elders, and retracts its mask, revealing Shuri.
MINING TRIBE ELDER
The Princess.
The elders cannot help but cheer.
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
Wakanda Forever!
ALL ELDERS
Wakanda Forever!!!
M’BAKU
Wait!
The elders quiet down.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Was the herb not destroyed?
SHURI
I recreated it.
(alt)
Clearly... I recreated it.
M’BAKU
Through science?
Shuri nods.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Okay, everybody out.
ZAWAVARI
Wait. Let the panther speak.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 131A.
M’BAKU
Speak of what? You think your God
granted her the same strength she
gave Bashanga, from something she
grew in her lab?
SHURI
You’re welcome to find out the old
fashioned way M’Baku.
M’Baku approaches Shuri, towering over her. Shuri does not
back down, straining her neck to maintain eye contact with
the mountain of a man before her.
Suddenly M’Baku’s arm cocks back and swings it forward, Shuri
does the same and their hands clasp in front of Shuri’s face,
half handshake, half mid air arm wrestling match.
The elders look on as it becomes a full arm wrestling match
in mid air. The diminutive Panther and the massive Jabari
lord in a stalemate of strength.
The Jabari Warriors begin BARKING. The Elders begin CHEERING,
doing ululations in their traditional styles.
SHURI (CONT’D)
Still unsure, Jabari?
Shuri begins to take the lead. M’Baku struggles, and then
smiles, and laughs. He stops.
M’BAKU
She has done it. THE BLACK PANTHER
LIVES!!!!
The room rejoices.
Scene 53 - The Plan to Fight Namor
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 9
Shuri, M’Baku, Nakia, Ayo, the Tribal Elders, Zawavari and
the Dora are gathered to discuss next steps.
SHURI
Namor believes we are on our knees.
Our Queen dead, our capital
destroyed, what threat could we pose
to a hidden nation under the sea?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 132.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
So what is the plan?
SHURI
We draw them out.
The Elders listen intently.
225 OMITTED 225
226 OMITTED 226
227 OMITTED 227
228 OMITTED 228
229 OMITTED 229
230 INT. CAPITAL BUILDING - JABARILAND - DAY 230
Nakia steps forward in support of Shuri.
NAKIA
The American scientist has built
another vibranium detector.
AYO
This machine is our best chance of
luring Namor to the surface where
we have a few surprises in store
for him.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 133.
SHURI
Dehydrating Namor should severely
weaken him, giving us our greatest
opportunity to kill him.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
I like the sound of that.
ZAWAVARI
Bast be praised!
BORDER TRIBE ELDER
This is foolish. My warriors will
remain to defend Wakanda while you
lead our country to ruin trying to
kill this madman.
SHURI
Very well. I don’t require your
allegiance. Or the allegiance of
anyone here, if they don’t wish to
follow the Black Panther into
battle with a man who murdered
their Queen... so be it.
The room takes that in.
M’BAKU
Let’s say this does work. And
assuming we find a way to kill this
man, who can fly, and is possibly
as strong as a Hulk. Is murdering
him the best solution?
The room is aghast at this change of heart from the Jabari
leader.
RIVER TRIBE ELDER
You were calling for his head when
his only crime was intimidation.
MERCHANT TRIBE ELDER
What has changed, Lord M’Baku?
M’BAKU
Everything. How old did you say he
was?
SHURI
He claimed to be over 5 centuries
old.
MINING TRIBE ELDER
“Claimed”.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 133A.
M’BAKU
The man can fly twenty stories in the
air and breathe underwater. What
reason does he have to lie? His
soldiers did not call him general, or
King. They called him K k’uk’ulkan.
The feathered serpent god.
The Elders look at M’Baku surprised.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Do you think that because we live
in the mountains that we do not
have access to books?
M’Baku stands up and walks over to Shuri.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 134.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
If Namor is a GOD to his people,
killing him risks eternal war.
SHURI
Was my mother not worth eternal
war?
M’BAKU
(angry)
OF COURSE SHE WAS!
EVERYONE JUMPS at M’Baku’s outburst.
M’BAKU (CONT’D)
Your mother was the finest queen
any nation could ask for! I watched
that woman lose her husband, her
children, and her life for our
people. She had honor and strength
and patience. She was worth
perpetual warfare!
(beat)
But that is not worth it for my
people.
Shuri grows emotional. She knows the Jabari lord is right.
M’Baku steels himself.
SHURI
My mother died protecting the
innocent. Namor will attack the
surface. Maybe not in our
lifetimes, but in the lifetimes of
the children of Wakanda and the
other nations of the world. We have
a way to stop him now, and I am
willing to die doing just that, so
no others will have to feel the
pain that I feel now. For those
that wish to fight, we leave in the
morning.
Shuri heads out.
Scene 54 - Pre-Battle Preparations
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
WAKANDAN NAVAL OFFICERS walk towards the ROYAL SEA LEOPARD
along with Nakia, M’Baku and the Jabari, Ayo and the Dora,
and the Kingsguard. Shuri approaches with Riri, wearing her
Black Panther suit without the helmet.
M’Baku approaches Riri, who stands next to the Dora.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 134A.
M’BAKU
Are you prepared to bathe in the
blood of Wakanda’s enemies?
RIRI
I prefer to use soap.
M’BAKU
Very well.
Nakia motions Shuri to the side, out of earshot.
NAKIA
Are we doing this for the future of
the surface... or are you doing
this for vengeance?
Shuri does not answer.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
Who did you see when you took the
herb?
Shuri does not answer.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
If you go down the road of killing
for vengeance it will not fill the
hole left by the loss of her, it
will just open a larger void that
will consume you.
SHURI
I will deal with Namor my way.
NAKIA
Fair enough.
(beat)
If we survive this. I won’t be
coming back here. I want you to
know that you have a home with me
in Haiti. It would mean the world
to me if you could see what we
built there.
Shuri thinks on this. She nods and the two head towards the
ship.
A231 EXT. ANEKA’S HOUSE - RIVER PROVINCE - DAY A231
A traditional River Tribe STILT HOUSE, seated above water.
Many Wakandans have evacuated this area as Okoye approaches.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 134B.
B231 INT. ANEKA’S HOUSE - RIVER PROVINCE - DAY B231
The door is open. Okoye steps in finding Aneka cleaning up,
assessing the flood damage.
OKOYE
I looked for you at the Jabari
outpost.
Aneka turns.
ANEKA
I won’t be forced out of my home.
OKOYE
Why did you leave the Dora?
ANEKA
Why do you care?
OKOYE
You have a rebellious spirit, but
so much potential. I hope you
didn’t quit because of me.
ANEKA
I never thought we’d train our
spears on another Dora. It wasn’t
about you. It could have been any
one of us.
Aneka looks at Okoye and realizes something.
ANEKA (CONT’D)
You’re blaming yourself...
(beat)
Look at what the Talocanil did to
us. What could you have done?
(beat)
You were the best of us. You were
the reason I joined. Okoye, you
served Wakanda well.
OKOYE
You speak of me in the past tense,
but I still have fight left in me.
She studies Aneka for a beat.
OKOYE (CONT’D)
Tell me, Aneka daughter of Kyana,
is there still some fight left in
you as well?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 134C.
Aneka’s eyes say there is.
ANEKA
What do you have in mind?
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 135.
232 OMITTED 232
233 INT. NAMOR'S TEMPLE - TALOCAN - NIGHT 233
Attuma and Namora float before Namor, speaking in Maya.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
K k’uk’ulkan. Another machine to
detect vibranium is in use in the
ocean.
Namor looks back shocked.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
Where?
NAMORA (SUBTITLE)
Off the coast of our ancestral
homeland.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
We worry it may be a trap.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
It does not matter. Gather our
warriors. Whomever it is, they will
regret setting foot in our domain.
234 OMITTED 234
235 OMITTED 235
236 INT. DEEP OCEAN - ATLANTIC - DAY 236
Traveling underwater, Namor, Attuma and Namora arrive at the
VIBRANIUM DETECTOR when a sudden CONCUSSIVE SONIC FORCE
coming from the direction of the surface begins to effect
them.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
Get out of the water!
Racked with pain, they swim for the surface.
237 EXT. OCEAN SURFACE - ATLANTIC - DAY 237
Namor, Namora, Attuma and the other Talocanil breach the
water as the gargantuan ROYAL SEA LEOPARD DECLOAKS.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 136.
238 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY - CONTINOUS 238
Shuri in her Black Panther suit (mask off), Nakia, M’Baku,
Jabari Warriors, Ayo, the DORA and the Wakandan Navy peer
over the ocean. We notice M’Baku is wearing REINFORCED NEW
ARMOR.
SHURI
Now Griot!
M’BAKU
AHHHHHH!
THE ROYAL SEA LEOPARD OPENS FIRE ON THE TALOCANIL IN AN
AMBUSH AS AIRCRAFTS PILOTED BY GRIOT TAKE OFF.
Scene 55 - The Battle with Namor
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Under fire, Namor turns to Namora, in Maya.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
Destroy the weapon making that
noise!
Namora nods, diving back underwater with FIVE TALOCANIL
SOLDIERS in tow.
Namor turns to Attuma.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
Take the ship!
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
Take the ship! To the deck with me!
Namor takes a CONCH SHELL from a TALOCANIL WARRIOR and flies
up into the sky.
Scene 56 - The Black Panther vs. Namor
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Soaring into the sky, Namor blows into the conch and flings
it into the distance, then flies straight at the Wakandan
aircraft. A downed Talon fighter CRASHES into the deck of the
RSL, scattering DEBRIS everywhere as...
A240 EXT. OCEAN SURFACE - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - ATLANTIC - DAY A240
Led by Attuma, Talocanil warriors begin CLIMBING UP the side
of the ROYAL SEA LEOPARD while others heave HYDROBOMBS into
the air at the Wakandan aircraft.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 136A.
B240 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY B240
Nakia and M’Baku move into position with the Jabari to defend
the port side while on the starboard flank... The Dora,
hooked up to cabled harnesses prepare to jump.
AYO
Phambili!
They leap off. Shuri engages her mask and follows suit,
unharnessed.
C240 EXT. SIDE DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY C240
Shuri, Ayo, the Dora SCALE DOWN battling the Talocanil along
the side of the ship. Shuri CYCLONES through Talocanil as she
and the Dora strike in ballet of COORDINATED COMBAT MOVES.
D240 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY D240
Twirling his knobkerrie, M’Baku notices A LONE TALOCANIL
WARRIOR climbing up the side.
M’BAKU
There will be no climbing here! We
will not have it-o!
He SMACKS the Talocanil warrior just before his feet touch
down on the deck.
E240 EXT. SKY - ATLANTIC - DAY E240
Namor downs another Wakandan aircraft that crashes into the
ocean next to the RSL.
He grabs a dragonflyer and looks into cockpit and sees... no
one piloting it?! He throws it back before looking around for
the trap.
He looks up towards the sky where the RTF zooms by overhead,
and leaves behind a small spec zooming towards him.
It’s RIRI in her new IRONHEART SUIT.
EE240 INT. RIRI’S HUD - DAY EE240
Riri, thousand yard stare trained on the Talocanil’s leader.
RIRI
Top of the morning asshole!
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 136B.
EF240 EXT. SKY - ATLANTIC - DAY EF240
Several weapons open up on Riri’s arms and she FIRES heat
seeking rounds towards Namor, who dodges deftly and takes
Riri on a trip.
F240 EXT. SIDE DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY F240
Shuri looks on from the fight, watching the RTF and Riri
pursue Namor in the distance.
G240 EXT. DEEP OCEAN - ATLANTIC - DAY G240
Namora and the five warriors’ bodies tremor in excruciating
agony as they forces themselves toward the source of the
sonic discharge, a CONCUSSIVE SONIC EMMITER attached to the
bottom of the Royal Sea Leopard.
As Namora’s ears begin to bleed, she charges at the emitter
with her spear, STRIKING it with all her might. A small
FISSURE gives her hope and she HITS at it repeatedly.
H240 OMITTED H240
I240 OMITTED I240
J240 EXT. SKY - ATLANTIC - DAY J240
Riri IRONHEART SUIT and blasts at Namor with her REPULSOR
cannons.
Namor evades the shot at the last second and takes Riri on a
trip. Riri’s Ironheart suit can match Namor’s nimbleness,
then...
MIRRORING NAMOR’S MOVEMENT, RIRI UNLEASHES A MASSIVE ASSAULT OF
REPULSOR BURSTS THAT SEND HIM HURTLING DOWN INTO THE HATCH OF
THE ROYAL TALON FIGHTER.
Shuri jumps off the side of the ship and lands on the nose of
the RTF. She enters the cockpit through the window.
K240 EXT. SIDE DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY K240
Attuma watches the aircraft fly away aware that Namor is
on it.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 136C.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
No!
L240 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY L240
Riri lands next to M’Baku and they watch the RTF also.
RIRI
We got him!
M’BAKU
Back to Wakanda!
NAKIA
(into Kimoyo beads)
Namor has been captured. Retreat!
M240 INT. OCEAN - ATLANTIC - DAY M240
The THRUSTERS of the RSL FIRE UP and begin to push the ship
forward.
N240 EXT. SIDE DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY N240
The abseiling Dora are brought back up to the deck as
Talocanil warriors continue to pursue.
O240 INT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY O240
The ship takes off.
Riri launches back into the air.
241 I/E. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - SKY - DAY 241
The hatch has SEALED Namor into DARKNESS. Momentarily
disoriented, he gets to his feet as the lights suddenly COME
ON, revealing...
Shuri standing behind a SONIC PARTITION as GRIOT pilots the
ship. Eyeing the partition, Namor touches it with his spear
but it is repelled.
NAMOR
Princess.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 136D.
SHURI
No. I am the spirit of a murdered *
queen, the wrath of a wounded *
nation, I am the Black Panther! And *
I am here for retribution.
We notice HEAT-DEHUMIDIFIER PANELS gradually intensifying as
Namor continues.
NAMOR
And this is you, taking your
vengeance. The Queen violated our
agreement. She sent an assassin to
rescue you and murdered a child.
Had she mistreated you?
(beat)
You were safe in my care.
SHURI
I don’t care about the child.
Hypocrite. Was the scientist not a
child? You were hellbent on killing
her.
NAMOR
The scientist? She chose death the
moment she created that machine. It
was a matter of time.
Namor waivers on his feet.
SHURI
It is only a matter of time for
you. What’s the matter? Do you need
some water?
Namor looks around realizing he is in a massive dehumidifier.
Shuri eyes a HOLOGRAPHIC THERMOSTAT not visible to Namor that
shows the temperature inside the RTF rising fast and the
humidity level declining fast.
Suddenly an alert comes through the RTF speakers.
GRIOT *
Panther the ship is losing speed *
rapidly. *
A holographic display of RTF pops up on the sonic partition. *
SHURI *
Okoye. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 136E.
Scene 57 - Ambush and Capture of Namor
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 7
OKOYE *
Shuri. *
SHURI (O.S.) *
Phambilii! *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 137.
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Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 138.
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Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 139.
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252 OMITTED 252
A252 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY A252
The Wakandans man the ship and fire projectiles at Talocanil
warriors that are still hanging on the side of the ship.
253 EXT. UNDERWATER - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY 253
Battling the torturous effects of the emitter, Namora and her
comrades continue to pursue it. The other soldiers give up,
when Namora makes contact with the device and pummels it with
her spear until she... opens a fissure. She places a
HYDROBOMB in it and it EXPLODES.
AB253 EXT. SIDE DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY AB253
Attuma and the other taloncanil warriors notice the noise of
the sonic emitter has ceased.
Attuma smiles and jumps off of the side of the ship, along
with the rest of the Talocanil.
A253 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY A253
M’Baku turns to the Naval Engineer.
M’BAKU
What is going on?
A NAVAL ENGINER listens to something on his comms and then
relays it.
WAKANDAN NAVAL ENGINEER
The Sonic Emitter has been
destroyed!
NAKIA
Are we at maximum speed?
The Naval Engineer nods.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 139A.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
Good.
254 OMITTED 254
A254 EXT. UNDERWATER - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - ATLANTIC - DAY A254
Attuma, Namora and the Talocanil pursue the ship. A massive
whale cry rings out.
Namora and Attuma look at each other and smile.
ATTUMA (SUBTITLE)
(in Maya)
This ship is ours now!
B254 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD B254
The Wakandan forces hear the whale cries. They look over at
the Talocanil warriors who smile back and begin to disembark
the side wall, falling back into the ocean.
M’BAKU
That can’t be good...
C254 INT. OCEAN - ATLANTIC - DAY C254
In the distance, TWO BLUE WHALES covered in TALOCANIL
WARRIORS and carrying a GINORMOUS CLUSTER of HYDROBOMBS.
The whales swim the hydrobombs under the propulsion system of
the RSL and they explode.
255 OMITTED 255
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 140.
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257 OMITTED 257
258 OMITTED 258
259 OMITTED 259
Salmon Rev. (09/18/21) 141.
260 EXT. OCEAN - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY 260
The RSL’s rear explodes out of the water and comes crashing
back down causing it to list vertically in a violent eruption
of rough seas.
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262 OMITTED 262
263 OMITTED 263
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 142.
Scene 58 - Midnight Angels Strike Back
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 8
- Characters: 7
- Dialogue: 6
With the vessel listing, and the water below TEEMING with
TALOCANIL WARRIORS.
Wakandans FALL into the ocean while others HOLD ON for dear
life. Ayo and the Dora LINK WEAPONS to secure each other
as...
AA264 INT. OCEAN - BENEATH LISTED RSL - DAY AA264
Naval Officers and Kingsguard fall into the waters and are
promptly picked off by Attuma, Namora and their forces.
AB264 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY AB264
M’Baku and Nakia hold on to the ship.
M’BAKU
We have to get the ship back
upright or we will all perish!
AC264 INT. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - DAY AC264
Shuri looks at a visual representation of what is happening
to the RSL at sea. She hears PANIC in the Wakandan voices
over her comms. Namor smiles, he hears it as well.
NAMOR *
Turn this aircraft around. Or I *
will come back to Wakanda and drown *
every man, woman, and child. *
SHURI *
You’re not a god. You’re not a *
leader. You’re a monster. *
NAMOR *
We are both monsters. Waiting for *
the right moment to reveal who we *
are. *
But dripping with sweat now, Namor realizes something’s *
wrong. Feeling weakened, he finally notices the PANELS and *
registers Shuri has been heating and dehumidifying the RTF. *
Glaring at her, Namor suddenly DRIVES HIS SPEAR right through *
the main PANEL with immense strength, shorting the system. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 142A.
SHURI *
(surprised) *
Griot. What’s the damage? *
GRIOT *
His spear is made of raw vibranium *
and it’s causing a reaction with *
the turbine. The ship could explode *
at any second. *
The raw vibranium of Namor’s spear begins CHARGING UP as he
SLASHES AWAY, then SPIKES his spear through trying to reach
the RTF’S THRUSTER with inhuman strength.
The sonic partition VANISHES, SHURI ENGAGES HER MASK AND
CHARGES NAMOR.
A264 EXT. SKY - ATLANTIC - DAY A264
Riri sees the WAKANDAN SOLDIERS FALLING BELOW and flies down
towards the water. She plunges in and emerges with a DORA in
tow.
She flies her up to-
B264 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY B264
Riri deposits the Dora next to M’Baku who grips part of the
deck next to Nakia.
RIRI
It’s too many of them. I need
cover.
Riri flies back down to save more. Nakia turns to M’Baku.
NAKIA
I’m going in. We have to save who
we can.
M’Baku nods.
Nakia lets go and slides down to a port on the ship, pulls
out her skirmisher, kicks off the deck, and drops down to the
water below.
C264 INT. OCEAN - BENEATH LISTED RSL - DAY C264
Nakia’s skirmisher enters the water and starts firing at
Talocanil fighters. While Riri enters and pulls Wakandans
out.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 142B.
D264 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY D264
M’Baku saves a Kingsguard from sliding down and stores him
next to the Wakandan Naval Engineer.
M’Baku turns to him.
M’BAKU
Is there any way to get the ship
back balanced?
WAKANDAN NAVAL ENGINEER
We would need to restart the pump
room. It would take over ten
MEGADEBENS of pressure.... Wait.
There are two incoming vessels
traveling at 70 knots.
E264 INT. NAKIA'S HUD - DAY - CONTINUOUS E264
Nakia looks around for the incoming vessel.
NAKIA
More whales?
(alt)
What now? A kraken?!
F264 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY F264
The Naval Engineer checks his kimoyo bead.
WAKANDAN NAVAL ENGINEER
No... they are Wakandan.
(beat)
Identify yourselves.
G264 INT. OKOYE’S HUD - DAY G264
Okoye smiles.
OKOYE (V.O.)
This is Okoye Daughter of Korabo.
H264 INT. ANEKA’S HUD - DAY H264
Aneka looks on.
ANEKA (V.O.)
And Aneka Daughter of Kyana.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 142C.
I264 INT. OKOYE'S HUD - DAY I264
Okoye smiles.
OKOYE (V.O.)
The MIDNIGHT ANGELS will rebalance
the ship.
J264 EXT. OCEAN SURFACE - ATLANTIC - DAY J264
On the distant horizon, Okoye and Aneka, in their Midnight
Angel suits, rip through the air towards the listed RSL and
dive underwater.
265 OMITTED 265
266 I/E. ROYAL TALON FIGHTER - SKY - DAY 266
Shuri and Namor square off. Namor’s spear is still harpooned
in the rear of the hull.
Shuri charges, assailing Namor with a rapid combination of
agile attacks and claws. The weakened Namor counters with his
own quickness and strength as they circle one another.
Then, Namor flings Shuri back and she hits the end of his
spear, DRIVING IT deeper into the thruster.
The CHARGED SPEAR spikes through and as they continue to
fight the THRUSTER SUDDENLY EXPLODES!
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 143.
Scene 59 - The Battle For Survival
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 10
- Dialogue: 7
THE RTF VIOLENTLY CRASHES, THE EXPLOSION BREAKING OFF PIECES
OF DEBRIS, HURLING EVERYTHING INTO THE SAND.
The RTF is completely destroyed and in FLAMES. DEBRIS and
SPEARS are scattered everywhere as Namor climbs out of the
wreckage to discover he’s in a desert.
The heat and sun beat down on him as Shuri climbs to her feet
in front of him.
Shuri attacks, grabbing a BROKEN SPEAR from the sand.
Their fighting is furious and chaotic. Namor flies her up and
slams her. Agility and quickness versus strength and speed.
The two trade STRIKES and COUNTER MOVES back and forth as
Namor begins to labor in the heat.
268 OMITTED 268
269 OMITTED 269
A269 OMITTED A269
B269 INT. PUMP ROOM - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - ATLANTIC - DAY B269
Okoye and Aneka in their Midnight Angels uniforms blast into
the circular pump room and begin lifting the pistons, using
their enhanced strength.
270 EXT. ATACAMA DESERT - CHILE - DAY 270
Hellbent, tackling Shuri, Namor PROPELS her into a
MOUNTAINOUS BOULDER, then dashing forward, pummels her in a
BRUTAL FRENZY!
Absorbing the MASSIVE POWER of Namor’s punches, ARMOR PANELS
on Shuri’s suit overload and TECH from other parts of her
suit and helmet are REASSIGNED automatically to those areas
until they reboot.
Frustrated, Namor keeps SWINGING HAYMAKERS, wearing himself
out. It’s the Rumble in the Jungle and Shuri is Ali.
Badly battered, holding on by sheer will, Shuri takes Namor’s
best until her suit’s ENERGY maxes out and... KAABOOOOOOMMMM!
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 143A.
A massive KINETIC EXPLOSION destroys the boulder, the pile of
rubble completely buries Shuri and the explosion sends Namor
FLYING BACK into the flaming debris.
A270 EXT. OCEAN SURFACE - ATLANTIC - DAY A270
WATER GEYSERS from PORTS along the side of the massive vessel
as it TILTS ITSELF UPRIGHT again.
AB270 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - ATLANTIC - DAY AB270
Wakandans and Talocanil scramble to balance on the deck. The
Talocanil are faster. M’Baku pulls himself up as...
ATTUMA and other Talocanil warriors are flicked onto the wall
via WHALE TAIL.
Riri STRAFES PAST BLASTING Talocanil off the side of the ship
but MORE KEEP COMING.
Riri takes aim at ATTUMA who craftily deflects the blasts
with his TORTISE SHELL SHIELD, then swiftly makes it to the
top with OTHER TALOCANIL.
B270 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY B270
Okoye and Aneka fly out of the water and land on the deck
next to Ayo, M’Baku and the Dora. The group MERCILESSLY
ATTACKS the GROWING TORRENT OF TALOCANIL pouring over the
sides.
AYO
Strike at their breathing devices
Sisters!
From the air, Riri continues blasting away as a FRENETIC
BATTLE ensues.
Attuma stands out like Okoye as a fierce fighter who enjoys
it as sport.
Yellow Rev. (06/28/21) 144.
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272 OMITTED 272
273 OMITTED 273
274 OMITTED 274
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 145.
275 OMITTED 275
276 EXT. ATACAMA DESERT - CHILE - DAY 276
Weakened by dehydration and fatigue, Namor struggles back to
his feet, removing a SPEAR TIP embedded in his shoulder. He’s
no longer invulnerable. His wings are also damaged.
Then, Namor’s eyes show fear for the first time as Shuri
steps atop the BOULDER’S RUBBLE... galvanized.
A277 EXT. OCEAN SURFACE - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - ATLANTIC - DAY A277
Patrolling the air, Riri gives cover to Wakandans trying to
make it back to the RSL.
Below, Nakia races toward a drowning Naval Officer in her
skirmisher.
While under the water, NAMORA approaches Nakia with her spear
and is about to land a deathblow, when out of nowhere RIRI
PLUNGES INTO THE OCEAN, tackling Nakia, but Namora grabs hold
of her as well...
B277 EXT. SKY - ATLANTIC - DAY B277
Clutching Nakia, Riri bursts from the water up into the sky,
with Namora on her back. Riri drops Nakia on the deck
Taken for a ride, Namora clings to Riri’s armor as she zips
through TWIRLS and LOOPS trying to dump her back into the sea.
Then, Namora STABS at Riri’s BACK THRUSTERS with her spear
and Riri abruptly stops.
Namora FLIPS to Riri’s front and... RIRI UNLEASHES A UNIBEAM,
launching Namora through the AIR A DISTANCE AWAY where she
lands in the ocean.
Scene 60 - The Battle for Wakanda
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 9
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Nakia lands on the deck, draws her RINGBLADES and begins
fighting a Talocanil Warrior. Ayo and Aneka fight back to
back, ravaging Talocanil.
ANEKA
Duck!
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 145A.
Ayo ducks and Aneka takes down an attacking Talocanil warrior
behind her.
AYO (SUBTITLE)
Thanks my love.
They keep fighting until... Ayo notices her Kimoyo Bead has
an alert. She presses it, listening. Alarmed, she turns to
Aneka.
AYO (CONT’D)
The RTF has gone down.
(Princess)
Griot...
GRIOT
Yes general?
AYO
Can you get to her?
GRIOT
The sunbird passageway is blocked.
OKOYE
I’m on it.
Okoye blasts towards the aircraft opening and Riri helps to
lift the dragonflyer debris off, freeing the SUNBIRD to blast
its way out and fly off into the distance.
278 OMITTED 278
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 146.
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280 OMITTED 280
281 EXT. ATACAMA DESERT - CHILE - DAY 281
Jumping down, Shuri unleashes a FURY ON NAMOR... BRUTALLY
THRASHING and BATTERING him with her hands, claws and feet.
Incredulously staggered, Namor swings at air as Shuri FLINGS
HIM into the FLAMING RTF WRECKAGE. Drying out, he appears
finished.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
(in Maya)
..I-I need water.
Namor goes silent as he spots A TRADITIONAL WAKANDAN SPEAR
within arms reach. Pulling it free from the rubble as Shuri
approaches, HE HEAVES HIMSELF OUT IN DESPERATION... IMPALING
SHURI THROUGH HER ARMORED TORSO.
With the last of his strength, Namor drives Shuri back...
PINNING HER TO a large piece of DEBRIS. Stunned and unable to
move, Shuri is in agony.
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 147.
Namor collapses. It was his last effort. In Maya...
NAMOR (SUBTITLE) (CONT’D)
Water...
282 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY 282
The Talocanil numbers seem endless. Digging deep, M’Baku
battles alongside Jabari, Naval Officers and Kingsguard.
Across the deck Attuma throws a KINGSGUARD over the deck, and
takes down another, he prepares a death blow when.
OKOYE (SUBTITLE)
(in Maya)
Warrior!
Attuma stops and turns to face OKOYE, her helmet retracted.
He smiles and lets the Kingsguard up, who clocks Okoye and
runs to another fight in the distance. Attuma aims his spear.
ATTUMA
(in Maya)
You speak the mother tongue?
(beat)
You can greet your ancestors with
it in the afterlife.
The two lifelong warriors RUSH one another. The BATTLE is
fierce as they go back and forth with extraordinary skill and
aggression. But this time, Okoye is faster, stronger, and
more skillful.
She hacks away at Attuma’s weapon until eventually it is
split in two. She cuts him at his legs, bringing him to his
knees, and prepares a deathblow. But then, retracts her mask.
OKOYE
(in Maya)
You are not worth my blade.
She delivers a MECH SUIT ASSITED SUPER KICK right to Attuma’s
chest! It propels him over the edge of the boat.
Okoye looks down at the water below for a bit, then returns
to the battle.
283 OMITTED 283
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 148.
284 OMITTED 284
285 OMITTED 285
286 EXT. ATACAMA DESERT - CHILE - DAY 286
Namor lifts himself up, mustering all of his strength, and
walks towards the ocean. Leaving Shuri struggling to free
herself from her predicament. Beginning to lose
consciousness, Shuri hears...
RAMONDA (O.S.)
Show them who we are.
Shuri lifts her head to see RAMONDA’S SPIRIT regally before her.
On pure grit and determination, SHURI BREAKS THE SPEAR
HANDLE, AND PAINFULLY TUGS HERSELF OFF IT.
Rolling to her back, the PANTHER SUIT’S NANNITES reform
around her WOUND and Shuri drags to her feet, pursuing Namor.
287 OMITTED 287
Cherry Rev. (09/30/21) 149.
288 OMITTED 288
289 EXT. ATACAMA DESERT - CHILE - DAY 289
Shuri labors through the sand on sheer determination with
Namor in her sights as fighting exhaustion, NAMOR’S SKIN
LOOKS BRITTLE, trudging toward the coast and water.
Shuri looks around at the RTF DEBRI, and sees the THRUSTERS,
aimed towards Namor and the ocean.
She hurriedly activates the IN SUIT KIMOYO BEADS on her wrist
and interfaces with the COMPUTERIZED DEBRIS.
290 OMITTED 290
Scene 61 - Confrontation and Yield
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Namor walks towards a POOL OF WATER getting closer until,
Shuri flips in front of him holding a control panel from the
RTF, and positioning herself in between Namor and the water.
Namor can’t believe his eyes. Exhausted, he put his hands up
to fight.
NAMOR
(sotto voce)
Ch'a toh aj tepal. (Imperious rex)
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 150.
Shuri hits the button on the control panel. Namor hears a
charge sound and turns around to see the thrusters booting up
bright orange.
SHURI
(saluting)
Wakanda Forever.
FLAMES SPEW FROM THE THRUSTERS. ENGULFING Namor AND The Black
Panther. After a long beat, the flames subside.
Shuri, her suit still smoking, lumbers over to Namor, who is
singed and barely alive. She picks up a spear from the
ground, rolls him onto his back, and puts the spear’s edge to
Namor’s throat.
Namor opens his eyes and we see Shuri in his POV, framed by
the sun and the mountain like shape of the crumbled boulder.
Namor eyes her, resigned...
In his POV, he has a deathbed vision, HIS MOTHER.
THEN RAMONDA, AND THEN, BACK TO REALITY - SHURI.
NAMOR
...the mountains here remind me of
Mayan temples.
Shuri trembles with anger and fatigue so brutalized she can
barely stand. She retracts her mask, reading her hand before
the wind blows on her face. She stops.
SHURI
If I kill you, your people will
never stop coming for Wakanda. That
would mean a death sentence for
Talocan as well. Vengeance will not
consume my people. And it will not
consume yours.
(beat)
Yield and Wakanda will protect the
oceans. Yield and Wakanda will
protect your secret.
(then)
Yield and they will live.
(beat)
And so will you.
Namor’s face softens.
Green Rev. (07/11/21) 151.
NAMOR
What does Wakanda want in return.
SHURI
Loyalty.
(beat)
If war comes, as a result of these
events. You and Talocan’s armies
will fight alongside Wakanda.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
(in Maya)
I yield.
Shuri nods, then reaches for her Kimoyo Bead.
SHURI
Griot, send the Sunbird to return
us to the battlefield.
GRIOT
Yes, Princes.
Shuri’s countenance changes as she turns back to Namor.
SHURI
If you ever step down or lose your
throne, I promise you, I will find
and kill you for taking my mother
from me. I’m sure you can
understand.
Namor does.
292 OMITTED 292
293 OMITTED 293
294 OMITTED 294
295 EXT. DECK - ROYAL SEA LEOPARD - DAY 295
Overwhelmed, Okoye, M’Baku, Nakia, Riri, Aneka, the Dora,
Jabari, Naval Officers and Kingsguard BATTLE in their last
stand.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 152.
The RSL is visibly surrounded by an IMMENSE ARMY OF TALOCANIL
who are in a relentless siege against the scuttled vessel.
M’Baku looks out at the daunting force.
M’BAKU
May the ancestors help us if the
Princess does not hurry.
AYO
We may be going to join them.
ANEKA
If so, we’re going to take as many
of them with us as we can.
OKOYE (SUBTITLE)
Amen, sister.
(alt)
Phambili!!!!
The Wakandan forces bear down and attack.
296 EXT. SKY - ATLANTIC - DAY - CONTINUOUS 296
Then on cue, the SUNBIRD approaches the battlefield with
Shuri and Namor standing side by side.
The Talocanil look up at both leaders. Namor calls in Maya.
NAMOR (SUBTITLE)
Talocanil. Stand down!
(beat)
Let us return home. Our fight here
is done.
Namor nods and the Talocanil begin to disperse.
The might of the Wakandan Navy, the Dora, Jabari and Midnight
Angels turn to the Black Panther.
ALL
Wakanda Forever!
297 OMITTED 297
298 OMITTED 298
299 INT. FRONT HALLWAY - ROSS’ VIRGINIA HOME - DAY 299
Ross walks downstairs having just woken up and HEARS
SOMETHING offscreen.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 152A.
300 INT. KITCHEN - ROSS’ VIRGINIA HOUSE - DAY 300
Ross enters finding Val looking in his fridge, making herself
a salad.
VAL
Your olive oil is about to go bad.
ROSS
There’s more in the cabinet.
VAL
Yeah that’s the one I was talking
about, you know these things have a
shelf life.
ROSS
What are you doing here?
Finishing up her salad, Val walks past him into...
VAL
I was hungry...
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 153.
Scene 62 - Val confronts Ross
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 10
Val switches the TV on to an ABC NEWS telecast.
ABC NEWS ANCHOR *
The United States has evidence that *
Wakanda was responsible for the *
attack on a mining vessel in the *
Atlantic ocean. They recovered a *
recording from the ship that had *
this statement. *
GRAHAM *
(O.C.) *
“We’re under attack. It’s the *
Wakandans.’ *
Ross is staggered by this.
VAL
Why are you protecting them?
ROSS
I’m not.
VAL
I can help you. But I really need
you to come clean. I need to know
what you saw when you were with the
Wakandans in South Korea. I need to
know why they trust you. And I need
to know how you contact them.
ROSS
I have no contact with Wakanda.
Val puts her sandwich down.
VAL
The beads you “found” on the bridge
in Cambridge would seem to say
otherwise.
ROSS
What are you talking about?
VAL
Oh, you thought you found them
first? I had them bugged by our
guys before you even got there.
Ross stares at her, incredulous.
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 153A.
ROSS *
The Wakandans didn’t sink our ship. *
VAL *
I know. *
ROSS *
What? *
VAL *
I got a call from Dr. Graham during *
the attack. *
Val plays the tape of Graham’s final phone call during the *
helicopter attack. *
GRAHAM *
(O.C.) *
“I don’t know. It wasn’t the *
Wakandans...they were *
blue...everyone is dead-” *
VAL *
I think when we found that *
vibranium, we accidentally set *
Wakanda on a collision course with - *
- something new. And maybe that’s *
not a bad thing, for us. *
Ross is taken aback. *
ROSS *
You had that this whole time? *
Val shrugs. *
ROSS (CONT’D) *
You haven’t changed. And blue *
people?! *
VAL *
Yeah. I think they’re who killed *
Queen Ramonda. *
(beat) *
What else are your friends keeping *
from you? *
ROSS *
Bullshit. You would never... *
VAL *
Yes I would. *
Ross’s heart sinks as we hears SIRENS approaching outside. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 153B.
VAL (CONT’D) *
I’ve been listening to all your *
conversations with them since, *
including that rather clever foray *
into the NSA. *
Ross’ jaw drops. *
VAL (CONT’D) *
(mocking) *
“Oh we should have dinner sometime, *
Debbie.” *
ROSS
Ok, you know what? The Wakandans *
are good people! Can you imagine
what the United States would be
like if we were the only country
with anything like vibranium?
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 154.
VAL
I actually dream about it.
She extends a set of handcuffs to Ross.
ROSS
Please, Val...
VAL
It’s Director De Fontaine. Put
these on.
302 EXT. ROSS' HOUSE - VIRGINIA - DAY - A MOMENT LATER 302
In cuffs, Ross is put in the back of a SEDAN by FEDERAL
AGENTS as Val watches on.
302A EXT. ONE LANE RD - DAY 302A*
A PRISON TRANSPORT VAN motors along a tree- lined road. *
302B INT. PRISON TRANSPORT VAN - DAY 302B*
A TRANSPORT OFFICER steers, while PETE, another officer, *
rides shotgun. *
Behind them, separated by a slotted steel partition, rides *
Ross, his hands cuffed behind his back and attached to the *
inside wall of the vehicle. He rides in silence when. *
TRANSPORT OFFICER hits the brakes. *
302C EXT. ONE LANE RD - DAY 302C*
The Transport Van comes to a stop before a LARGE TREE that is *
blocking the road. *
The Transport officer and Pete exchange looks. *
PETER *
Can we turn around? *
The engine cuts off. The Transport officer tries to start it *
up... nothing. *
Pete makes a call into his walkie, pulls his handgun and gets *
out of the car. Transport officer follows suit. *
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 154A.
Scene 63 - Van Attack and Namor's Lair
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 9
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
Ross looks on through an obstructed view. Anticipating the *
worst. And it comes. SHOUTING. GUNFIRE. *
WHAM! *
Pete is slammed into the van, denting the frame across from *
Ross. *
BOOM! *
Transport Officer is slammed against the other side and hit *
with a type of STUN WEAPON. *
SILENCE. *
Ross looks around, captive, and helpless, until. *
SCOMP! *
The back doors of the van are RIPPED off and tossed into the *
distance A MIDNIGHT ANGEL. *
Ross nearly shits his pants. *
The MIDNIGHT ANGEL MASK RETRACTS, revealing OKOYE wearing a *
wry expression. *
Ross smiles. *
OKOYE *
(we’ll do a series of *
comedic alts TBW) *
Let’s go. *
303 EXT. NAMOR'S MEMOROBILIA ROOM - CAVE SYSTEM - DAY 303
Namora enters the cave and walks towards the hut. Namor can
be heard humming.
Scene 64 - Repentance and Redemption
- Overall: 7.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 6
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 8
Namora finds Namor painting on his wall. In the brush strokes
we see that he is doing a VISUAL INTERPRETATION of the BATTLE
that took place between Wakanda and Talocan.
NAMOR
What is troubling you my child?
2nd White Rev. (08/12/22) 154B.
NAMORA
I looked forward to fighting in
battle alongside you my entire
life. The thought of you kneeling
to the Wakandans... Is Talocan to
serve under their rule now?
NAMOR
The Black Panther had every reason
to kill me. I was weak, dehydrated.
Her blade was to my neck. Why do
you think she didn’t go through
with it?
Namora thinks on this.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 155.
NAMOR (CONT’D)
The Black Panther is the most
powerful person in the most
powerful nation on the surface. And
she has empathy for the people of
Talocan now. We have their
protection. We lost many lives, but
with this alliance, Talocan is
stronger than ever.
Namora contemplates this.
A304 INT. ANEKA’S APARTMENT - RIVER PROVINCE - DAY A304
A house party is in full swing. Aneka, dressed in casual
clothing opens a door, revealing Ayo in uniform.
ANEKA
General?
Ayo takes in the revelers behind Aneka.
AYO
I am here on behalf of the Elders.
They would like to offer you
restoration as a Dora.
ANEKA
The Elders? That is kind of them,
something tells me I had a strong
advocate...
(in Xhosa)
I accept.
AYO
(in Xhosa)
I know.
Aneka gives her a kiss on the cheek, Ayo kisses Aneka on the
lips.
AYO (CONT’D)
Are we good?
ANEKA
We are.
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AB304 EXT. SACRED GROVE - WAKANDA - DAY AB304
On her knees, Shuri plants the new HSH in the ground. A
pallet of other HSH plants sits nearby. Five WDG scientists
are scattered throughout the grove planting HSH throughout,
as Sope the Shaman look on. Then...
WDG LAB TECH
Inkosazana, the American scientist
is ready.
Shuri looks up and stands, dusting off her hands.
B304 INT. SHURI’S LAB - WAKANDAN DESIGN GROUP - DAY - LATER B304
Returning from the grove, Shuri enters to find Riri waiting.
SHURI
All set to head home?
RIRI
As long as you’re sure the police
won’t be waiting for me at the
airport.
SHURI
Don’t worry, we took care of that.
But you might wanna slow down on
your homework for hire business.
Riri stands there awkwardly. She looks at her suit.
RIRI
They said you wanted to talk to me
about something?
SHURI
Yes. Your suit is a beautiful
design, but I can’t let you take it
with you.
RIRI
It’s all good. I figure the least I
could do is help Wakanda clean up
my mess.
SHURI
Thank you. Truly. Wakanda owes you
a great deal.
RIRI
The pleasure was mine.
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SHURI
There’s one thing I need to show
you though.
Shuri motions for Riri to follow her to the other side of the
room. Riri obliges. They approach a vehicle sitting under a
white weather tarp.
RIRI
What’s this?
SHURI
That’s you.
Buff Rev. (08/21/21) 157.
Riri approaches and pulls off the cloth, revealing an EXACT
REPLICA OF HER BARACUDA.
Riri’s eyes light up with astonishment. She walks around the
car sliding her finger along the fresh paint.
SHURI (CONT’D)
It took me a while to find all of
the parts from the river. But I
think it was worth it.
RIRI
How did you... Thank you. But you
didn’t have to.
SHURI
I could tell it meant a lot to you.
RIRI
It was my dad’s car. We used to
work on it before... you sure this
is her?
Riri inspects it excitedly.
SHURI
Every part. We’ll have it shipped
to Boston. It will be there when
you arrive.
RIRI
Bring it in, man.
Shuri nods. They hug. Riri starts off.
SHURI
And Riri.
RIRI
Yo?
SHURI
I know you stole the code for my
AI. You can keep it. But if you
need anything in the future, just
ask.
Riri looks back, caught red handed.
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Riri smiles nervously and heads out.
Scene 65 - The Throne Challenge
- Overall: 8.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 8
- Dialogue: 7
The mood is festive. All the TRIBAL ELDERS are present,
dressed in traditional garb.
IN THE CHALLENGE POOL - SOPE THE SHAMAN stands by as ZAWAVARI
bangs her spear.
ZAWAVARI
And now, I present to you, The
Black Panther...
She waves her hand and the crowd leans forward as the ROYAL
TALON FIGHTER flies up to the pool’s edge.
The elders wait with anticipation as...
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 159.
M’Baku steps out, hushing the crowd. Stunned, Sope stares at
him from the challenge pool.
M’BAKU
The Black Panther sends her
regards, but she will not be
joining us today. I, M’Baku, leader
of the Jabari Tribe, wish to
challenge for the throne.
(beat)
Would anyone like to join me in the
pool for ritual combat?
M’Baku looks around, thousands of eyes on him. There are no
takers.
Scene 66 - Farewell and New Beginnings
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 8
- Plot: 7
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Shuri exits a Haitian Taxi and walks down a street. She
senses someone following her and stops, talking without
turning around.
SHURI
You know, you don’t need to do this
anymore.
Okoye, dressed in casual clothes steps out into view.
OKOYE
Whats that?
Shuri turns.
SHURI
Protect me.
OKOYE
I am not here to protect you. I
came here to say goodbye.
They take each other in a moment.
SHURI
You came all the way out here for
that?
OKOYE
I don’t know when I’ll see you
again.
SHURI
Are you going back to the Dora?
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Okoye shakes her head, no.
SHURI (CONT’D)
And you are, okay with that?
OKOYE
I’m actually terrified. But I am
learning to make peace with the
fear of not knowing what the future
brings. Besides it’s time to live
for myself.
SHURI
Where are you going to go?
OKOYE
Wherever my new space suit will
take me.
SHURI
I thought you said it was ugly.
Okoye smiles.
OKOYE
I said it was ugly for a Dora, but
I am not a Dora anymore...
(alt)
It’s hideous. But it is very
useful.
Shuri thinks on this.
SHURI
Thank you, for everything.
Okoye turns and gives a subtle, yet strong Wakanda forever
salute, and walks off into the distance.
AA306 EXT. NAKIA’S HAITIAN VILLA - DAY AA306
Shuri turns and walks towards the side of a house where she
enters a fence, just as Nakia emerges from inside.
Shuri and Nakia embrace.
NAKIA
It’s good to see you.
(beat)
The fire is down here.
Nakia leads Shuri to-
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 159B.
A306 EXT. HAITIAN BEACH - DAY A306
Nakia’s backyard is on the beach. A makeshift fire burns in
the distance.
NAKIA
Do you need me to stay?
Shuri contemplates.
SHURI
I think I’m good to do it on my
own.
Nakia smiles and nods.
NAKIA
I’ll be right up there.
Shuri sits down on a log in front of the fire, pulls her
white grieving garments out of her backpack. She looks down
at them for a beat, throws them into the fire, and watches as
they burn.
She takes a deep breath, looks out at ocean for a beat, and
smiles before becoming emotional.
NAKIA (O.C.) (CONT’D)
Shuri, is it okay if I join you
now?
Shuri wipes her face and doesn’t turn.
SHURI
Yes.
NAKIA (O.C.)
I’d like you to meet someone.
Shuri turns around and what she sees leaves her in shock.
Nakia stands with TOUSSAINT, a young boy.
NAKIA (CONT’D)
This is my son, Toussaint.
(beat)
Toussaint, this is your Aunt Shuri.
Toussaint waves hello.
TOUSSAINT
It’s nice to meet you.
Shuri looks at Nakia, and then to the boy.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 159C.
NAKIA
Is it okay if we join you?
Shuri nods.
SHURI
Hi.
NAKIA
When I left Wakanda after the blip,
I came here, and found out I was
with child. I had him and raised
him here. When everyone came back,
T’Challa came here secretly. We
agreed to continue to raise him
here, and to introduce him to
Wakanda when the time is right. But
we didn’t want the choice to be
made for us. T’Challa prepared us
for his death, but forbade me from
attending the funeral in Wakanda
out of fear of exposing him. We had
our own rituals for him here.
SHURI
Did mother meet him?
Nakia looks at Shuri.
Scene 67 - Family Secrets Revealed
- Overall: 9.0
- Concept: 7
- Plot: 6
- Characters: 9
- Dialogue: 8
Ramonda and Nakia watch the BOY we saw at the school. He’s
dominating on the soccer pitch.
He runs over and Nakia introduces him to Ramonda whose eyes
are wet with tears. Ramonda tenderly touches his face.
B306 EXT. HAITIAN BEACH - SUNSET B306
Shuri reacts to the news of her mother’s discovery. She turns
to her nephew.
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 160.
SHURI
Toussaint is a beautiful name.
There is a rich history behind it.
TOUSSAINT
My mom says you are good at keeping
secrets. Is that true?
SHURI
Yes.
Toussaint looks around to make sure he isn’t being watched.
TOUSSAINT
(sotto)
Toussaint is my Haitian name.
Shuri cuts a look at Nakia, who smiles at her.
SHURI
Ungubani?
Tan Rev. (02/23/22) 161.
TOUSSAINT
My name is Prince T’Challa, son of
King T’Challa.
Shuri looks back at young T’Challa, her eyes welling with
tearful joy as a gentle breeze passes.
Taking it in, Shuri closes her eyes and sees her brother
T’CHALLA, smiling at her, she smiles back as we.
CUT TO BLACK.
Characters in the screenplay, and their arcs:
| Character | Arc | Critique | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shuri | Shuri's arc begins with her grief and anger over the loss of her brother, which drives her to seek revenge against Namor and avenge her mother's death. She grows in strength and determination as she confronts Killmonger and refuses to be swayed by his words. Along the way, Shuri faces failure and disappointment, but ultimately shows her intelligence and strength as the Black Panther. As she leads Wakanda through its crises, she begins to reconcile her grief and learns to find hope in the future of her people and her country. | The character arc for Shuri is well-developed and consistent throughout the movie. However, it would have been interesting to see more exploration of her character's emotions and internal struggles, as her grief and anger are important driving forces for her actions. Additionally, while Shuri's inventiveness and resourcefulness are integral parts of her character, at times they seem to overshadow her other qualities and make her appear one-dimensional. | To improve Shuri's character arc, it could be useful to explore more of her internal struggles and emotions related to her grief and anger. This can help create a more nuanced and complex character that is relatable to audiences. Additionally, showing Shuri's vulnerabilities and moments of doubt can make her more multi-dimensional and compelling. Balancing her inventiveness and resourcefulness with other aspects of her character, such as her leadership strengths and loyalty, can also add depth to her arc. |
| Ramonda | Throughout the movie, Ramonda goes from a grieving mother to a strong and confident leader. She learns to challenge tradition and seek alternative solutions, even if it means making difficult decisions. She grows to become a wise and thoughtful strategist, navigating the challenges faced by Wakanda with grace and determination. In the end, she emerges as a powerful diplomat and negotiator, able to find a peaceful solution to the conflict between Wakanda and Talocan. | Overall, Ramonda is a strong and well-developed character, but the arc could use more clarity. While there is growth and change, it is not always clear what motivates Ramonda or what she is struggling with. Additionally, some of the transitions could be smoother and more impactful, with greater focus on the emotional journey of the character. | To improve the character arc, it might be helpful to add more specific goals and challenges for Ramonda to overcome. This could include exploring her relationship with her daughter and the trauma of losing her son and husband. Additionally, by giving Ramonda more agency and decision-making power, her growth could feel more impactful and meaningful. It could also be beneficial to explore the emotional journey of the character more fully, with greater attention to the internal conflicts and motivations that drive her actions. |
| Okoye | Throughout the movie, Okoye remains fiercely loyal to Wakanda and its traditions but is forced to confront the challenges of a rapidly changing world. She struggles with the loss of T'Challa and Shuri, as well as her own place in Wakanda's hierarchy. She is tempted by the offer to become Queen and restore the honor of the Border Tribe but ultimately chooses to remain loyal to her duty and her people. She develops a close relationship with Aneka and begins to consider a possible future together. In the end, Okoye remains a strong and skilled warrior, but also finds hope for the future and a sense of fulfillment in her personal life. | Overall, Okoye's character arc is well-drawn and compelling. However, at times her stoic demeanor can make it difficult for the audience to connect with her on an emotional level. It would have been interesting to see more of her personal life and relationships outside of her duty to Wakanda. Additionally, although her relationship with Aneka is hinted at, it could have been developed more fully to add greater depth to her character. | To improve Okoye's character arc, it could be helpful to include more scenes that reveal her personal life and relationships beyond her duty to Wakanda. This could help to humanize her character and make her more relatable to the audience. Additionally, further exploration of her relationship with Aneka could add greater emotional depth to the character and help to develop her beyond just her role as a warrior and leader. |
| Aneka | Aneka starts as a member of the Dora Milaje who clashes with Okoye over her preference for energy daggers. She leaves the Dora Milaje and experiences personal doubts and conflicts, but finds redemption through her acceptance of the offer to become a Dora once again. | The character arc is a bit simplistic and lacks depth. While Aneka is an interesting character, her journey could benefit from more challenges and obstacles to overcome. | To improve Aneka's character arc, consider adding more layers to her personal doubts and conflicts. Have her face more challenges and struggles in finding her place, but also give her moments of triumph and growth. Additionally, explore her relationship with Okoye and the Midnight Angels in more depth to add more complexity and depth to her character. |
| Namor | Throughout the movie, Namor starts off as a mysterious and powerful figure seeking help from Wakanda. As the story progresses, he becomes more focused on protecting his people at any cost, leading to conflicts with Wakanda. However, his weaknesses begin to surface as he faces his past betrayals and discovers the consequences of his actions. Ultimately, he shows vulnerability and regret, highlighting his internal conflict over aligning his kingdom with Wakanda. | The character arc for Namor is well written and provides a complex and compelling narrative. However, some of his actions, such as killing innocent Wakandans, may make it difficult for the audience to sympathize with him. Additionally, there could be more development in his relationships with other characters, particularly with Shuri and Riri. | To improve the character arc, it may be helpful to show more of Namor's personal relationships and conflicts with other characters, particularly Shuri and Riri. Additionally, his actions could be portrayed as more morally ambiguous, rather than outright villainous, to allow the audience to sympathize and connect with him on a deeper level. |
| Everett Ross | Throughout the movie, Everett Ross's character arc takes him from a skeptical outsider to a valuable and loyal ally to Wakanda. As Ross becomes more involved in the affairs of Wakanda, he starts to see the country in a new light. Initially, his priorities were aligned with those of the CIA, but Ross's experiences with the Wakandans gradually shift his loyalties towards their mission. By the end of the movie, he becomes a willing and valuable ally of the people of Wakanda. | The character arc of Everett Ross is a bit underdeveloped, particularly in the early stages of the film. While he starts off as a skeptical outsider, his shift towards becoming a valuable ally is not as clearly defined as it could be. | To improve the character arc of Ross, clearer motivations could be given at the outset of the film. Additionally, further exploration of Ross's struggles and changes during his time in Wakanda would create a more well-rounded character arc. Improved dialogue and more meaningful interactions with the Wakandan people would also help create a more compelling character development. |
| Riri Williams | Riri's journey in the movie begins with her being a talented student who has created a vibranium detector for a school project. She is initially hostile towards Okoye and Shuri when they approach her about her invention, but eventually agrees to come to Wakanda to help them. Throughout the movie, Riri continues to struggle with being away from home and adjusting to life in Wakanda. She also faces challenges when it comes to working with the Wakandans and relying on others for help. However, over time, Riri learns to trust and work with others, and she ultimately creates a powerful Ironheart suit that helps save the day. By the end of the movie, Riri has not only become a valuable part of the team, but she has also grown as a person and learned to open up to those around her. | The character arc for Riri is well-developed and realistic. However, it would be beneficial to see more of her struggles and conflicts earlier in the movie so that her growth and development feel more earned. | To improve the character arc for Riri, it would be helpful to show more of her struggles and conflicts earlier in the movie. This could include scenes that highlight her difficulty adapting to life in Wakanda and trusting others. Additionally, incorporating more moments of vulnerability and emotional depth would help the audience connect with Riri on a deeper level and make her growth feel more satisfying. |
| Riri | Riri's character arc starts with her initial fear and reluctance to participate in dangerous missions. Through her interactions with the other characters, especially Shuri, she gains confidence and courage. Her passion for justice and helping others drives her to build a new Ironheart suit. In the final battle, she sacrifices herself to protect Wakanda, displaying bravery and determination. | The character arc is well executed, but there could be more development of Riri's relationships with the other characters. For example, her interactions with Nakia could be explored further since they are both outsiders in Wakanda. Additionally, her sacrifices in the final battle could be foreshadowed more to make it feel less sudden. | To improve the character arc, Riri's relationships with the other characters could be further developed. More moments of bonding and conflict could be shown to highlight the growth of her character. Additionally, her sacrifices in the final battle could be foreshadowed more, perhaps through a moment in which she explicitly declares her willingness to lay down her life for Wakanda. |
| Ross | Ross begins the movie as a dedicated spy who is willing to take risks to complete his mission. He is a loyal ally of Wakanda but also cautious under pressure from the US government. Throughout the film, Ross becomes increasingly torn between his loyalty to Wakanda and his duty to the US government. When he is taken captive, he is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. In the end, Ross chooses to side with Wakanda and helps them take down the villain, signaling a shift in his loyalties. | The character arc for Ross is too predictable and lacks nuance. It's clear from the beginning where his loyalties lie, and there aren't any significant obstacles or challenges that he faces that make his decision more difficult to make. Additionally, the arc could be improved by showing more of Ross's internal struggle and his conflicting feelings about his duties to Wakanda and his country. | To improve the character arc, the film could include more scenes showing Ross's internal conflict and make that more of a focus. For example, they could have Ross questioning whether or not he's doing the right thing and struggling with his loyalties. Additionally, the story could introduce more obstacles that test Ross's resolve and make his decision to side with Wakanda more significant. |
| Nakia | At the beginning of the movie, Nakia is sought out by Ramonda for help rescuing Shuri, showcasing her innovativeness and resourcefulness as well as her loyalty to Wakanda. As the movie progresses, she is haunted by the killings she had to commit and struggles with conflicted feelings towards her friends. However, she remains dedicated and resourceful, always ready to protect Wakanda and its people. In the end, she reveals her secret son and the plan to raise him outside of Wakanda to Shuri, indicating her strong connection to and love for her country. | While Nakia's character is strong and loyal, her arc could benefit from a clearer and more well-defined conflict. Her inner turmoil and struggles could be explored more thoroughly and could have a deeper impact on her character development. | To improve Nakia's arc, the conflicts she faces should be made more explicit and explored more thoroughly throughout the movie. By further delving into her inner struggles and showcasing her growth and development, her character could become even more dynamic and compelling. |
| Namora | Namora's character arc involves her grappling with the conflicts between her loyalty to Namor and her sense of duty to her kingdom. While she initially supports Namor's alliances and decisions, she begins to see the danger he presents to their kingdom. Namora begins to question her own loyalties and comes to the realization that she must put Talocan's safety above all else. She becomes a key player in protecting their kingdom and ultimately helps to take down Namor when he becomes a threat. | While Namora's character arc is compelling, it would benefit from deeper exploration of her internal struggles and motivations. Additionally, her arc could be strengthened by showing more explicit moments of her growing concern and unease with Namor's actions. This would help to build her character arc more naturally and give the audience a stronger connection to her journey. | To improve Namora's character arc, consider incorporating more moments where she is shown grappling with her conflicting loyalties. Give her more explicit moments where she questions Namor's decisions, such as in conversations with other characters or internal monologues. This will help the audience understand her character arc more fully and create a stronger emotional connection to her journey. |
Stories Similar to this one
| Story | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Black Panther | Both stories are set in Wakanda and deal with the death of a king and the search for a successor. They both also feature strong female characters like Shuri and Okoye. |
| Iron Man 3 | Both stories involve creating new technology, specifically suits for battle. The scene where Riri reveals her Ironheart suit is reminiscent of Tony Stark's many suit reveals in the Iron Man series. |
| Aquaman | Both stories involve the protection of underwater kingdoms and the use of advanced technology. Namor is the Atlantean equivalent of Aquaman, and they both face conflict with other nations. |
| Avengers: Age of Ultron | Both stories involve a debate around the morality of killing a powerful being, with the Wakandan tribes debating whether to kill Namor to protect their nation. They also both feature the character of Ultron, a powerful and villainous AI, and the use of new technology to combat him. |
| Wonder Woman 1984 | Both stories involve the use of ancient artifacts and mythology, with Shuri developing a new Heart-Shaped Herb and finding a traditional Mayan dress in Talocan. They also both have strong female leads who struggle with personal issues while saving the world. |
| Avatar | Both stories feature a conflict between a technologically advanced nation and a more traditional and spiritual one. In Avatar, the human-led RDA is exploiting the resources of Pandora, while in this story, various nations are seeking access to Wakanda's Vibranium. |
| The Lion King | Both stories deal with the death of a king and the struggle for power among his heirs. The themes of family and inheritance are explored in both stories, with the revelation of Toussaint as the late king's son being a major plot point. |
| Batman Begins | Both stories involve a hero struggling with the morality of killing a powerful foe, as well as the creation of new technology to aid in the battle. They also both feature a mentor figure (Griot for Shuri, Ra's al Ghul for Batman) who provides guidance and training. |
Here are different Tropes found in the screenplay
| Trope | Trope Details | Trope Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Death of a Main Character | King T'Challa dies, leaving a void in Wakanda that needs to be filled | One of the most common tropes in screenwriting where a beloved character dies, which creates a sense of loss and emotional turmoil in the audience. This trope has been used in multiple movies and TV shows including Game of Thrones where multiple main characters die throughout the series. |
| Hostage Situation | Mercenaries take the Mali Outreach Center hostage, demanding access to vibranium | A plot device where a group of people are held hostage, creating a sense of urgency and danger. This trope is commonly used in crime and action thrillers, one example of which would be Die Hard where John McClane battles a group of terrorists who have taken hostages in a building |
| Secret Organization/Conspiracy | The government is suspicious of Wakanda's technology and wants to investigate it | A plot device that involves a secret organization or conspiracy, which usually works behind the scenes and operates outside the law. This trope has been used in multiple movies and TV shows including the Bourne series where the main character tries to uncover a conspiracy within the CIA. |
| Redemption Arc | Namor offers Aneka redemption | A character who initially starts off as a villain but later redeems themselves by performing a heroic act or by working to make things right. This trope is commonly used in superhero movies and TV shows, one example of which would be Loki, who starts as a villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe but later redeems himself. |
| Revenge Plot | Shuri contemplates revenge against Namor | A plot device that involves a character seeking revenge against someone who has wronged them. This trope has been used in multiple movies and TV shows including Kill Bill where the main character seeks revenge against the people who wronged her. |
| Chosen One | Shuri and her team work on developing a new Black Panther successor | A plot device where a character is chosen to fulfill a specific destiny or mission. This trope is commonly used in fantasy and sci-fi movies and TV shows, one example of which would be Harry Potter where he is chosen to defeat Voldemort and save the wizarding world. |
| Family Reunion | Shuri meets her nephew, Prince T'Challa, and forms an emotional connection with him | A plot device where family members who have been separated from each other for a long time are reunited. This trope is commonly used in dramas and comedies, one example of which would be the movie Coco where a boy is reunited with his deceased family members during the Day of the Dead festival. |
| Theme | Theme Details | Themee Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Death and Loss | King T'Challa's death, mourning, and grieving are prominent throughout the screenplay. | The theme of death and loss is about coming to terms with the loss of loved ones and accepting the inevitability of death, coping with grief, and moving on. |
| Redemption | Aneka seeks redemption after her past actions, and Namor offers it to her. | The theme of redemption deals with the idea of making amends for past misdeeds and finding a way to make up for past mistakes. |
| Technology | Shuri's development of new technology and the creation of a new Black Panther are central to the plot of the screenplay. | The theme of technology is about innovation, scientific progress, and the impact of technology on society. |
| Betrayal | Ross's ties to Wakanda are revealed, and he is placed under arrest. Namor violates an agreement and is held accountable. | The theme of betrayal explores the idea of trust and loyalty and the consequences of breaking them. |
| Family and Heritage | Shuri and Nakia's relationship with Toussaint and the revelation of his identity as Prince T'Challa are significant to the plot. | The theme of family and heritage deals with the importance of relationships with family and cultural heritage, including traditions, customs, and ancestry. |
| Responsibility | Shuri assumes the responsibility of developing new technology, creating a new Black Panther, and leading an attack on Namor. | The theme of responsibility explores the ethical and moral obligations that come with power, leadership, and authority. |
| Culture Clash | Multiple instances of tension arise between different cultures: Wakandan, American, Haitian, Mayan, and Atlantean. | The theme of culture clash deals with the clashes that occur between different cultures as a result of misunderstandings or differences in values, beliefs, or customs. |
| Overcoming Adversity | The characters face multiple obstacles and challenges, including the death of a loved one, hostage situations, betrayal, and attacks on their city. | The theme of overcoming adversity is about persevering through difficult circumstances and coming out stronger on the other side. |
Screenwriting Resources on Themes
Articles
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| Studio Binder | Movie Themes: Examples of Common Themes for Screenwriters |
| Coverfly | Improving your Screenplay's theme |
| John August | Writing from Theme |
YouTube Videos
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Story, Plot, Genre, Theme - Screenwriting Basics | Screenwriting basics - beginner video |
| What is theme | Discussion on ways to layer theme into a screenplay. |
| Thematic Mistakes You're Making in Your Script | Common Theme mistakes and Philosophical Conflicts |
Screenplay Rating:
Consider
Executive Summary
The Black Panther screenplay is a compelling story with strong female characters, relevant themes, and exciting action sequences. However, it suffers from pacing issues, underdeveloped characters, and an underdeveloped resolution. With some revisions, it has the potential to be a highly successful film.
Strengths
- Strong and complex female characters who drive the narrative and exhibit a range of emotions and motivations. high
- Exploration of relevant themes such as grief, legacy, isolationism vs. globalization, and the consequences of colonialism. high
- Namor's backstory is compelling and provides a strong foundation for his motivations and conflict with Wakanda. high ( Scene 114-116 )
- The action sequences are well-choreographed and visually engaging, showcasing the unique abilities of both the Wakandans and the Talocanil. medium
- Shuri's internal conflict and journey as she grapples with grief, anger, and the responsibility of the Black Panther mantle is emotionally resonant. high ( Scene 51, 222 )
Areas of Improvement
- The pacing is uneven, with some scenes feeling rushed and others dragging, particularly in the second act. medium
- Riri Williams, while having potential, feels underdeveloped and her motivations for helping Wakanda could be explored further. medium
- The political landscape of Wakanda after T'Challa's death and the power dynamics within the Tribal Council could be explored in more depth. low
- The resolution of the conflict between Wakanda and Talocan feels somewhat abrupt and could benefit from a more nuanced exploration of the long-term implications of their alliance. medium
- The portrayal of the Talocanil, while visually striking, could benefit from further exploration of their culture and individual characters beyond Namor and Namora. low
MissingElements
- Further exploration of the emotional impact of Ramonda's death on Shuri and the other characters. high
- More scenes showcasing the daily lives and culture of the Talocanil to deepen audience understanding of their society. low
- A deeper dive into the moral and ethical implications of using vibranium as a weapon and the potential consequences of its global proliferation. medium
NotablePoints
- The revelation of M'Baku's promise to T'Challa to protect and advise Shuri adds depth to his character and their relationship. medium ( Scene 208 )
- The use of technology and innovation by both Wakanda and Talocan is a significant element that drives the plot and action sequences. high
- Okoye's decision to leave the Dora Milaje and forge her own path is a powerful moment of character development. medium ( Scene 306 )
- The revelation of T'Challa's son and his connection to both Wakanda and Haiti adds an intriguing layer to the story's conclusion and potential future narratives. high ( Scene 306 )
Memorable lines in the script:
| Scene Number | Line |
|---|---|
| 52 | M'Baku: THE BLACK PANTHER LIVES!!!! |
| 56 | Shuri: I am the spirit of a murdered queen, the wrath of a wounded nation, I am the Black Panther! And I am here for retribution. |
| 37 | Namor: We will match bloodshed with bloodshed. |
| 24 | Namor: If you try to find us...I will kill the Princess, and then I will come to Wakanda and kill you. Do you understand? |
| 5 | Dr. Graham: We lost them! GODDAMN IT. |